Astronomical Horizons Lecture Series
This lecture series held at the Abrams Planetarium surveys the latest developments in astronomy. Astronomical Horizons is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy through its astronomy group and Abrams Planetarium. Each talk begins at 7:30 p.m. and there is no charge for admission. Parking is free in Lot 41 directly across from the planetarium starting at 6pm on weekdays.
2025-2026 Schedule
| Date | Title | Speaker |
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October 16, 2025 |
Leopard Spots and 'Poppy Seeds' and Samples: The Search for Evidence of Ancient Life on Mars Continues |
Professor Emeritus, Earth and Environmental Sciences |
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November 20, 2025 |
Galaxy Clusters |
McKenna Leichty Doctoral Student, Physics and Astronomy |
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January 15, 2026 |
After the Death of a Star: The Beginning of a New |
Rishi Babu Research Associate, Physics and Astronomy |
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February 19, 2026 |
Aurora Borealis: all About the Northern Lights |
Aspen Folse Production Coordinator, Abrams Planetarium |
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March 19, 2026 |
The Mineral Test Kitchen: Finding the Recipes for Earth and Planets |
Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences |
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April 16, 2026 |
Mars Astrobiology |
Associate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences |