Public Astronomy Night 5/1 + Mandatory Registration Form

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Apr 17, 2026, 3:53:19 PMApr 17
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Hi everyone, 

Please join us in Pupin Hall on Friday May 1 at 7:30pm (note the later time!) to learn about magnetic fields from PhD candidate Ryan Golant. We will observe after, weather permitting. 

Here on Earth, we are intimately familiar with magnetic fields: from the credit card scanner to the computer hard drive to the electric motor, magnetism shapes our everyday lives. But magnetic fields aren't exclusive to our home planet -- they're everywhere throughout the Universe. In this talk, I'll take you on a tour of our magnetic Universe, highlighting why magnetic fields are one of the most important components of the cosmos.

Unfortunately, Columbia's campus is still closed to non-affiliates, so you need to register in order to join this event if you do not have a Columbia ID. 

To register, fill out this form for everyone in your party by midnight April 29:  https://tinyurl.com/mvkzwbum

Each adult must register with a unique email address. We cannot accept repeated email addresses. After you register, Columbia will email you a QR code during the week of the event to the email you put on the form. The QR code will come from  caladmi...@columbia.edu with "CU Guest Access" as the sender. You must bring the QR code and an ID to get on campus at the 116th and Broadway gates.

Minors (under age 18) must also register, but they will not be asked to provide an email address. They will not be emailed a QR code or need to show an ID. 

If you do not fill out the form by April 29 or bring the QR code and your ID, we cannot get you into the event. We apologize for the inconvenience of the logistics. Please let us know if you have any questions.

We'll start the evening at 7:30pm with some astronomy trivia, followed by Ryan's talk and Q&A. From 8:40-9:40pm, we will be outside observing on campus (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. Telescopes 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. We're looking forward to seeing you in Pupin Hall!

Cheers,

Columbia Astronomy Public Outreach


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Apr 29, 2026, 10:14:44 AMApr 29
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Thanks to everyone who has already registered! If you have registered and are not a minor, you should have received a QR from <caladmi...@columbia.edu> by now. If you are having trouble finding the QR code, please check your spam and trash folders and email us asap if it’s still missing (astro.o...@gmail.com).


This is a reminder to register by midnight tonight if you have not already done so and plan to attend. You must register to gain access to the event. Below are a couple of things to keep in mind:

  • Minors do not need an email or an ID when registering. Their names will be added to a list, but they will not receive a QR code

  • Everyone else must have a QR code and an ID to enter campus. The QR code will be emailed to the email you put on the registration form

  • There cannot be repeated emails. Each adult must be registered with a unique email

  • The walk to Pupin requires going up stairs. If this presents a barrier to you, please let us know when you arrive so we can escort you through an accessible route.

Thank you all so much for your patience with the complex registration process. We're excited to see you Friday; it’ll be a great talk! If you can't join us, we will stream the talk on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@columbia-astro-outreach

Outreach Admin

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May 1, 2026, 5:21:27 PMMay 1
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Thanks to everyone who has registered for our event tonight at 7:30pm! We are looking forward to seeing you in Pupin hall. Please remember to bring your QR code and ID if you are not a minor to the 116th and Broadway gates. If you need an accessible route to get to Pupin once you arrive, please let us know at the gates. We will have someone standing there until 7:45pm.

Believe it or not, but this incredibly clear day might get cloudy at exactly the time we would be observing. We're pretty disappointed by not having been able to observe yet this year, so we have decided to make a call at the end of the talk about the weather and observing. So observing is officially TBD. I apologize for not being able to tell y'all at this point. Keep your fingers crossed!

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