News & Events

The UMBC Observatory team offers various events that are open to the public and completely free. A listing of them is given below as linked from the myUMBC Group Page for the Observatory.

It is important to note that the telescope is located in a dome on top of the Physics Building on the UMBC campus.  Access to the dome involves climbing & descending 2 ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors such as children and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page to avoid disappointment. However, touring the dome is only a part of these events, and much learning and discussion is still available.

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Aug
2

Open House: Milky Way

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

August 2, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Description

Join us on August 2 in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on the Milky Way! We'll talk about how we know what we know about the Milky Way from the inside and other galaxies from...

Jul
31

Summer Lunch & Learn

A Balancing Act: Career, Family, Self, and Society

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 102

Date & Time

July 31, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics in STEM. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty, broaden your knowledge, and prepare for a successful career...

Jul
11

Planets

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

July 11, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on July 11th in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on the planets! We'll talk about our latest ideas on how they were formed and how they got where they are today....