Public Astronomy Night: "The Universe's Magnetic Mystery" with Ryan Golant (April 26)

[Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach]

Hi everyone,

Join us in Pupin Hall 301 on Friday, April 26, at 7pm for our last public astronomy night of the Spring 2024 semester!! Columbia Astronomy PhD candidate Ryan Golant will be telling us about "The Universe's Magnetic Mystery: Uncovering the Origins of Cosmic Magnetism":

"  Magnetic fields are everywhere throughout our Universe, shaping the cosmos from its smallest scales to its largest. Yet, we still don't know when or how these magnetic fields came into being. In this mystery story as old as time itself, I'll take you on a tour of our magnetic Universe, searching for clues that may point us to the ultimate source of cosmic magnetism. "

We'll start the evening at 7pm with some astronomy trivia, followed by Ryan's talk and Q&A. From 8:10-9:10pm, we will be outside stargazing on College Walk (weather permitting). 

The main event will take place in Pupin Hall 301. Signs will be posted to direct you to the lecture hall, and general directions to Columbia and Pupin Hall can be found here. Outdoor observing/stargazing will take place on College Walk, the portion of 116th street crossing through Columbia's main campus; we will walk down to College Walk as a group following the lecture and Q&A. Telescopes and binoculars will be provided by Columbia Astronomy (but you are absolutely welcome to bring your own observing equipment).

This event is free and open to all -- stay only as long as you want. If you plan to attend this event, please fill out the RSVP form at tinyurl.com/columbia-astro-april26.

We're looking forward to seeing you in Pupin Hall next week!

Very best,

Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach

[Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach]

Hi everyone,

Due to the heightened security and ongoing demonstrations around Columbia, we will be canceling this Friday's Public Astronomy Night. Ryan Golant's talk on "The Universe's Magnetic Mystery" will be postponed to early Fall -- we hope you'll all be able to make it then!

This officially closes out our Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach programming for the 2023-2024 academic year. Our plans for the summer are currently up in the air, but we'll keep you all updated via our email lists and social media!

Very best,

Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach

[Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach]

Hi everyone,

A reminder that tonight's Public Astronomy Night has been CANCELLED and postponed to early Fall 2024. We hope to see you all in the fall (or over the summer... stay tuned)!!

Very best,

Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach