Astronomy Night

Explore the Cosmos: Join Us for Astronomy Night!

Join us every month for Astronomy Night, a recurring event that brings the cosmos closer to you! Each month, expert guest speakers dive into fascinating astronomy topics, sharing their knowledge and passion for the universe. After the talks, explore the night sky with our telescopes and witness celestial objects up close. Whether you're an avid stargazer or new to astronomy, our monthly event offers an ongoing opportunity to experience the wonders of space.

Our next Astronomy Night is Friday, October 9.

Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: Free

Note: Telescopes are only brought out when the weather permits. All ages are welcome, but some presentations may be better suited for older children and adults.

Speaker for October

Marlon Reyes Silva

Featured Presentation: Exploring High Mass X-ray Binary Populations Through Multiwavelength Archival Observations

High-mass X-ray binaries (HMXBs) are systems in which a compact object accretes material from a massive companion star, producing some of the brightest X-ray emission in the universe. These systems are important because they may represent an evolutionary stage of massive binaries that can later become compact object mergers capable of producing gravitational waves. HMXBs also play a role in galaxy evolution through ionizing radiation and supernova feedback. In this talk, I will discuss my work identifying HMXB candidates in nearby low-metallicity dwarf galaxies using archival Chandra X-ray observations.

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