Public Observing
Friday, April 20, 2018, 8 p.m.—10 p.m.
Strawbridge Observatory
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Friday, April 20, 2018, 8 p.m.—10 p.m.
Strawbridge Observatory
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Public Observing, Black Holes, & Crafts October 10, 7:30p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Talk: “The Death of a Star and The Birth of a Black Hole” by Lee Rosenthal ’15. We’ll also take a look at atlases of real galaxies, and then … Continue reading
Public Observing September 12, 8:30p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Observing will be preceded at 7:30 pm in Sharpless Auditorium by a broadly accessible, public astronomy talk by Dave Goldberg titled “The Universe in the Rearview Mirror: How hidden symmetries shape reality” Observing … Continue reading
Astronomy Night April 26, 7:30 p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Join us for a night of stargazing and scientific exploration featuring hands-on activities, astronomical crafts and telescope observing. Part of the Philadelphia Science Festival. Event Details »
Public Observing Night April 2, 8:00 p.m. Strawbridge Observatory Talk: “What Happened to Pluto?” by Mariah Baker ’14. Observing will only take place if skies are clear. Event Details »
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
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
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 »
*We have a very tiny magic 8 ball.