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.

Show Upcoming

Dec
6

Comets Open House

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

December 6, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Join us on December 6th in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on comets! Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus. Doors Open at...

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...