See this link for a PNG flyer for all planned 2023-2024 Open House events. Additional events may occur depending on the Universe!
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Physics : 401
November 14, 2019,
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us on Thursday, November 14, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on planets & moons!
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine
Physics : 401
October 17, 2019,
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us on Thursday, October 17, beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on Dark Matter!
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Event is Rain or Shine
Physics : 401
September 19, 2019,
9:00 pm
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10:00 pm
We are happy to welcome Dr.Deming from UMD's department of Astronomy to give a talk about exoplanet research and the TESS mission! This event is open to all UMBC students who are interested in learning more about space, and what it's like to do research in astronomy!
Physics : 401
August 8, 2019,
7:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Did you know that UMBC's
Observatory has one of the largest optical telescopes east of the Mississippi? Ever wanted to see it up close, but didn't know how? This summer, the UMBC community is invited to attend an Observatory Open House event. You'll have a chance to visit the control room for the telescope and the dome to see the telescope itself, followed by a lively discussion about the universe. Depending on the weather and sky conditions, the dome of the telescope may open for astronomical observations. Light refreshments will be served.
On August 8, the last open house event of the summer, explore Neutron Stars - some of the most extreme stars in the universe and what they help us understand.
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.
Physics : 401
August 8, 2019,
7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Come join us for a discussion on Neutron Stars and other strange objects on August 8!
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.
Performing Arts & Humanities Building : 132
July 23, 2019,
12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty and broaden your knowledge.
Students and faculty are invited to attend one or all of these talks. Lunch is on us!
The Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence (SETI) was, in some ways, started by new technologies developed in the first half of the 20th century in the World Wars. Since then, research labs and federal agencies around the country have discovered new ways to search for life outside of our home planet. What might this life look like? Will we ever be able to make contact? This talk will discuss SETI as it exists today and will leave you with the 80-year-old question: Where are they?
Bio:
Roy Prouty directs the UMBC Observatory and offers monthly tours of the telescope dome. He also gives presentations on various aspects of our universe that are of interest to non-scientists. He's currently pursuing a Ph.D in Computer Science at UMBC, researching artificial intelligence applications in astrophysics in collaboration with the Applied Physics Laboratory.
Physics : 401
July 10, 2019,
7:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Did you know that UMBC's
Observatory has one of the largest optical telescopes east of the Mississippi? Ever wanted to see it up close, but didn't know how? This summer, the UMBC community is invited to attend several Observatory Open House events. You'll have a chance to visit the control room for the telescope and the dome to see the telescope itself, followed by a lively discussion about the universe. Depending on the weather and sky conditions, the dome of the telescope may open for astronomical observations. The Observatory will be open to the public on July 10 and August 1. Light refreshments will be served.
On July 10, discover the Messier objects - some of the brightest, most awesome objects in the nighttime sky; and finally on August 1, explore the Neutron stars.
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.
Physics : 401
June 6, 2019,
7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Did you know that UMBC's
Observatory has one of the largest optical telescopes east of the Mississippi? Ever wanted to see it up close, but didn't know how? This summer, the UMBC community is invited to attend several Observatory Open House events. You'll have a chance to visit the control room for the telescope and the dome to see the telescope itself, followed by a lively discussion about how the telescope works. Depending on the weather and sky conditions, the dome of the telescope may open for astronomical observations. The Observatory will be open to the public on June 6, July 10 and August 1. Light refreshments will be served.
On June 6, learn about the telescope -- one of the most important tools in the field and how it works. On July 10, discover the Messier objects, and finally on August 1, explore the Neutron stars.
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.
Physics : 401
May 3, 2019,
7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us on Friday, May 3rd beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on the Fermi Paradox and Drake Equation!
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
Physics : 401
April 5, 2019,
7:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Join us on Friday, April 5th beneath the UMBC Observatory in Physics 401 for a discussion on black holes!
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided.
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