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Department of Astronomy

Public Outreach

Cameron Hummels introduces Jameson Rollins speaking about the recent LIGO gravitational wave discovery.
Stargazing Lecture
Nadine Soliman discusses star formation to a packed Astronomy on Tap audience.
Astronomy on Tap
Members of Caltech Astronomy spending a weekend afternoon engaging with the public on the LA Metro as part of Science Train.
Guerilla Astronomy
Caltech Astro public stargazing event at Bryce Canyon National Park
Dark Sky Events

Thursday-Saturday September 10-12 2026
Great Basin Astronomy Festival @ Great Basin NP

Poster for Dark Sky Festival
Poster for Dark Sky Festival Credit: Cameron Hummels

Poster for Astronomy on Tap
Poster for Astronomy on Tap Credit: Cameron Hummels

Friday-Sunday September 11-13 2026
Sequoia Dark Sky Festival @ Sequoia NP

Poster for Dark Sky Festival
Poster for Dark Sky Festival Credit: Sequoia Parks Conservancy

Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 8:00PM
Stargazing Lecture on Venus
 In-Person Directions & YouTube Link

Poster for Stargazing Lecture
Poster for Stargazing Lecture Credit: Cameron Hummels

Monday, September 28 2026 @ 7:30PM
Astronomy on Tap @ Dog Haus Biergarten
Topics: Black Holes & Galaxies

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