Upcoming Events

See this link for a PNG flyer for all planned 2022-2023 Open House events. Additional events may occur depending on the Universe!

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Oct
5

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

October 5, 2023, 7:00 pm9:00 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.

Nov
2

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

November 2, 2023, 7:00 pm9:00 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.

Dec
7

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 pm9:00 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.

Jan
4

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

January 4, 2024, 7:00 pm8:00 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.

Feb
1

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

February 1, 2024, 7:00 pm9:00 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.

Mar
7

UMBC Observatory Open House

The cataclysmic explosions of Space: Novae

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

March 7, 2024, 7:00 pm9:00 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.

Apr
4

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

April 4, 2024, 7:00 pm9:00 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.

May
2

UMBC Observatory Open House

the vast Spectrum of Light

Location

Physics : 101

Date & Time

May 2, 2024, 7:00 pm9:00 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.