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Upcoming Astronomy Events
As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
You’ll also see online events offered here.
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Week of Events
Herschel 200
Herschel Museum celebrates the life and achievements of pioneering astronomer with new exhibition To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Bath-based astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), Bath Preservation Trust is hosting a major exhibition to highlight the hugely-important achievements and contributions he made to our understanding of space. The exhibition – at the Herschel Museum […]
Jasper Dark Sky Festival
With little light pollution and optimal conditions for dark sky viewing. Jasper was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Jasper’s Dark Sky invites astronomers at every level to gaze upon the wonder of one of the world’s largest dark sky preserves. The festival is held in the town-site […]
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Nobel Laureate Dr. Rainer Weiss on "Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Current State & Future (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
Nobel Laureate Dr. Rainer Weiss on "Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Current State & Future (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
Registration is required for this free, virtual lecture. Go to: https://weisstalk.eventbrite.com/ Hamptons Observatory, and co-host Suffolk County Community College, are honored to present a free, virtual lecture by Dr. Rainer Weiss, a Professor Emeritus of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 2017, Dr. Weiss won the Nobel Prize in Physics (along with […]
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Shredded Stars and Gamma-ray Bursts
Shredded Stars and Gamma-ray Bursts
The Lowell Discovery Telescope is an ideal tool for exploring dramatic cosmological events, such as the shredding of stars by black holes and the emission of gamma-ray bursts when neutron stars collide. Tonight, Dr. Brad Cenko, Research Astrophysicist of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and University of Maryland, along with graduate students Erica Hammerstein […]
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Capturing the Cosmos: A Journey into Astrophotography
Capturing the Cosmos: A Journey into Astrophotography
Join Michigan-based astrophotographer Jason Guenzel as he recounts his journey into the expansive world of astrophotography. From a humble start with his suburban backyard telescope to world-class, award-winning images, he has the experience in equipment, techniques and processes to make this presentation interesting to beginners through experienced photographers. He will share his knowledge of several […]
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