Monthly event featuring accessible, engaging presentations on space and science topics ranging from planets to black holes to galaxies to the beginning of the Universe, along with trivia, games, prizes, music, and other surprises!
The FCAD Astronomy Seminars cover a wide range of topics with speakers of all career levels, from graduate students and postdocs to faculty. The seminars take place on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM in LGRT 533. All members of the FCAD community are welcome to attend.
Whether you’re a longtime stargazer or have never looked through a telescope before, come stop by, ask questions, and discover what’s up in the sky. Everyone is welcome!
The public is invited to join UMass Amherst astronomers among the standing stones of the campus Sunwheel on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 a.m. The sunrise gathering will mark the autumnal equinox and offer an opportunity to connect the changing seasons with Earth’s motion around the Sun.
The public is invited to join UMass Amherst astronomers among the standing stones of the campus Sunwheel on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. The sunset gathering will mark the autumnal equinox and offer an opportunity to connect the changing seasons with Earth’s motion around the Sun.
The Astronomy Colloquium covers a wide range of topics and should be accessible to advanced Astronomy Majors. Refreshments will be served from 3:45 pm with the presentation beginning at 4:00 pm
Join the Department of Astronomy for a magical night of stargazing under the open sky (weather permitting).
Bring your curiosity as we explore the night skies together with state-of-the-art telescopes and expert guides, and celebrate homecoming with a celestial twist!
We're excited to welcome our alumni back to campus for a weekend that celebrates the people, research, and community that make UMass Astronomy special.
Whether you graduated a few years ago or several decades ago, Astronomy Alumni Weekend is an opportunity to reconnect with classmates and faculty, see what's new in the department, meet today's students, and celebrate the remarkable community we've built together.
We're excited to welcome our alumni back to campus for a weekend that celebrates the people, research, and community that make UMass Astronomy special.
Whether you graduated a few years ago or several decades ago, Astronomy Alumni Weekend is an opportunity to reconnect with classmates and faculty, see what's new in the department, meet today's students, and celebrate the remarkable community we've built together.