On clear nights, the UMBC Observatory aims to host pop-up stargazing events around campus. These “PopScope” events will be run by operators who will set up telescopes and engage with passers-by to view the night sky. The PopScope Program aims to make physics and astronomy more fun and accessible to UMBC students and members of the local community: anyone is welcome to join-in.
PopScope Operators are trained to engage with participants from any background in astronomy – from those who have never had the opportunity to use a telescope before, to expert telescope users. PopScope Operators will endeavor to describe the nighttime sky, identify key asterisms and constellations that help with way-finding, and give fun facts about the telescope targets.
Author: Percy
Editor: Elammen
Date: 20240826