See this link for a PNG flyer for all planned 2022-2023 Open House events. Additional events may occur depending on the Universe!
UMBC Observatory Open House
Meteor Showers
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
October 5, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday,October 5th beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Meteor Showers
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
UMBC Observatory Open House
Black Holes
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
November 2, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday,November 2nd, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Black Holes
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
UMBC Observatory Open House
on the darkest day of the year, let's talk Dark Matter
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
December 7, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, December 7th , beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of the Dark Matter
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
January 4, 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, January 4th , beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Voids
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
UMBC Observatory Open House
Neutron Stars!
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
February 1, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, February 1st , beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Neutron Stars
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
UMBC Observatory Open House
The cataclysmic explosions of Space: Novae
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
March 7, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, March 7th, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Novae
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
UMBC Observatory Open House
Eclipses
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
April 4, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, April 4th, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Eclipses
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
UMBC Observatory Open House
the vast Spectrum of Light
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
May 2, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, May 2nd, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 101 for a discussion of Electromagnetic Spectrum
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7:30pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
