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.
2026-2027 Schedule
| Date | Title | Speaker |
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October 15th, 2026 |
Roving the Red Planet: How and Why We Study Mars |
Amanda Ostwald Assistant Professor, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences |
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November 19th, 2026 |
Nuclei to Neutron Stars: How the Smallest Physics Shapes the Biggest Stars |
Lalit Sudhawa Postdoctoral Researcher, FRIB |
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January 21st, 2027 |
Protoplanetary Disks |
Emily Elizondo Graduate Student, Physics & Astronomy |
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February 18th, 2027 |
Studying Exploding Stars Using Particle Accelerators |
Artemis Spyrou Professor, Physics & Astronomy |
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March 18th, 2027 |
What Killed Venus? Could It Happen Here? |
Wolfgang Bauer University Distinguished Professor, Physics & Astronomy |
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April 15th, 2027 |
Satellites Upon Satellites: How Satellites are Changing Astronomy |
Shannon Schmoll Planetarium Manager, Abrams Planetarium |