See this link for a PNG flyer for all planned 2023-2024 Open House events. Additional events may occur depending on the Universe!
UMBC Observatory Open House: Exoplanets
Life Beyond our Solar System
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
July 11, 2024, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Description
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UMBC Observatory Open House
Faster than Light
Location
Physics : 101
Date & Time
June 13, 2024, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
![](https://assets1-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/130/226/808d32932214cb9d3ce3726c1cd02f01/large.jpg?1716409283)
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.
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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.
![](https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/120/548/482342953511f319cff0e0316cb715ea/large.jpg?1693861136)
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.
![](https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/120/547/7d42fe554198bbc751dd0248832458d1/large.jpg?1693860910)
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.
![](https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/120/546/71c0d06cca711023437ac400cadb31f5/large.jpg?1693860602)
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
January 4, 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, January 4th , beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 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.
![](https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/120/545/9f50be5633eb5da3561539c9ddad4c2d/large.jpg?1693860461)
UMBC Observatory Open House
14 days prior to the darkest day, let's talk Dark Matter
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
December 7, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday, December 7th , beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 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.
![](https://assets2-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/120/544/d810db6db576af317bcdbcfd670763c1/large.jpg?1693860284)
UMBC Observatory Open House
Black Holes
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
November 2, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on Thursday,November 2nd, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 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.
![](https://assets3-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/120/543/be67eea2786a3304001638640e80dd5a/large.jpg?1693860095)
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.
![](https://assets4-my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/events/000/120/542/9c13e2ddae4d240636857e90de2f9a6d/large.jpg?1693859842)
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