The Strawbridge Observatory at night. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Public Observing Night November 29, 7:30 p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Family Friendly Talk: “Exploring Our Universe: A Scaled Tour Through our Solar System, Galaxy and Beyond” by Mimi Fuchs ’13. Observing will only take place if skies are clear. Event Details … Continue reading
Students had hands-on time with the telescope and its control systems while gathering data and taking images of star clusters.
Peter Ferguson ’13, an astrophysics major, regulates the temperature of the WIYN 0.9-meter telescope with liquid nitrogen during a four-day field trip to Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Assistant Prof. Beth Willman and 5 students visited the Kitt Peak National Observatory (pictured here) over fall break. Read about it in the Astronoblog.
Virtually all Haverford Physics and Astronomy majors engage in cutting-edge research, working closely with faculty in fields such as biophysics, quantum computers, cosmology, quantum gravity, fluid dynamics, nanoscience, and extra-galactic astronomy.
The Strawbridge Observatory at night. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Public Observing Night October 25, 2012 — 8:45 p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Free screening of Saving Hubble at 7 p.m. followed by public observing through Haverford’s telescopes, weather permitting. Local amateur astronomers will be in attendance with their own telescopes. Event … Continue reading
The Strawbridge Observatory at night. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Public Observing Night September 20, 2012 — 8:15 p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Public viewing through Strawbridge telescopes, plus modest crafts for the enjoyment of the youngest guests in attendance. Observing will only take place if skies are clear. Event Details »
Pictured here, astronomer Beth Willman’s role as an inspiring scholar-educator was recognized with a CAREER Grant from the National Science Foundation.
Virtually all Haverford Physics and Astronomy majors engage in cutting-edge research, working closely with faculty in fields such as biophysics, quantum computers, cosmology, quantum gravity, fluid dynamics, nanoscience, and extra-galactic astronomy.
This photo of the Moon was shared in the Astronoblog along with a photo of Jupiter and three of its moons.
The Strawbridge Observatory at Haverford College houses 12-inch and 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes which are actively used by students in Haverford astronomy classes.
The Strawbridge Observatory at night. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Public Observing Night April 24, 2012 8:30 PM Strawbridge Observatory For Astronomers 12+. Talk: “The Milky Way: Our Galactic Hometown” by Mariah Baker (Astrophysics, class of 2014). Observing will only take place if skies are clear. Event Details »
This photo of the Moon was shared in the Astronoblog along with a photo of Jupiter and three of its moons.
The Strawbridge Observatory at Haverford College houses 12-inch and 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes which are actively used by students in Haverford astronomy classes.
The Strawbridge Observatory at night. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Public Observing Family Night February 14, 7:00 PM Strawbridge Observatory For Astronomers of All Ages. Talk: “The Orion Nebula: Where stars are born”. Observing will only take place if skies are clear. Crafts and activities for young children will also … Continue reading
The observatory houses 12-inch and 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes which are actively used by students in Haverford astronomy classes.
“As a student co-coordinator for Haverford’s public observing program, I work to bring community members to Strawbridge Observatory to view the night sky…these events allow us to share our academic experience at Haverford with the greater community. I got to … Continue reading
The Strawbridge Observatory at night. Photo by Jonathan Yu '12.
Public Observing Family Night November 28, 7:00 PM Strawbridge Observatory For Astronomers of All Ages. A short student presentation will be given independent of weather. Observing will only take place if skies are clear. Event Details »