Speaker: Dr. Sean Linden, Peter A. Strittmatter Fellow Steward Observatory We are thrilled to celebrate over 100 years of presenting lectures on astronomy & telescope viewing to the public. Public Evening Lectures will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Steward Observatory Room N210. All of the lectures and the use of the telescope are...
Presented by Wolfgang Schlichting New scientific and astronomical instruments enable scientists to survey the sky in the ultraviolet and near-infrared spectra as well as smash elementary particle to understand the fundamentals of physics and fuse nuclei to generate energy. The unique optical properties of fused silica, e.g., highest transmission, best homogeneity, and lowest absorption, enable...
Learn about the sun while gazing through solar telescopes.
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
Leading science fiction writer Ted Chiang visits Humanities Institute as the 2024 Distinguished Lecturer, in conversation with Matt Bell, Director of The ASU Worldbuilding Initiative. How do we understand nature?...
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library and Volunteers.