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Astronomy on Tap

Monday, November 14, 2022
7:30pm to 9:30pm
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"Black Holes" and "Astronomical Transients"
Nils Deppe, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Astrophysics, Caltech,
Stephanie Deppe, Outreach Lead, Vera Rubin Observatory,
  • Public Event

How do we detect black holes? What about short-lived explosions and other astronomical transients? Join us Monday, November 14th at 7:30PM for an evening of astronomy as we discuss these topics and more at our next Astronomy on Tap. We'll host two ~15 minute talks, Q&A, and then follow it up with interactive, astronomical pub trivia, guided stargazing, and live music at our in-person Astro on Tap!

7:30 p.m. - Black Holes and Stars and Gravitational Waves Oh My!
8:15 p.m. - How to Find Things That Go "Blip" in the Night
9:00 p.m. - Astro-themed Pub Trivia Answers and Prizes

About the Series

Astronomy on Tap is a nation-wide phenomenon where professional astronomers give informal science talks in local bars with accompanying pub trivia and interactions with the public. Scientists at Caltech organize the Los Angeles Chapter of Astronomy on Tap one Monday a month. We're now hosting events at the outdoor patio of the Dog Haus Biergarten in Old Town Pasadena (with inexpensive parking structure one block away).

Each event consists of two ~15-minute informal science talks given by researchers in astronomy, physics, and space science followed by Q&A. In the intermission periods, we have guided stargazing with telescopes, astro-themed pub trivia, and live music from Jason Achilles and Forrest Mitchell. For more information and recordings of past events, please see the Caltech Astro Outreach website and the Caltech Astro YouTube page.

For more information, please contact Cameron Hummels by email at [email protected].