UMBC Observatory Open House
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
October 11, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Description
Explore the UMBC Observatory with a rotation of in-depth tours running each 15-20 minutes including descriptions of telescope operations and the basics of astronomical detection. We'll highlight scattering effects and discuss some details of telescope detectors. Breaking up these discussions are a smattering of space-science talks delivered by current UMBC researchers!
Be sure to drop by Physics 401 for these *scintillating* discussions and deep-dives into topics at the frontiers of astronomy.
Time: 11:00-11:45
Location: Physics 401
"Splash!: The History of Mars' Water, Real and Imagined" Join Dr. Ramin Lolachi for a journey through the fascinating story of water on Mars—from early telescope observations and the myth of Martian canals to modern discoveries of ancient rivers, buried ice, and possible underground lakes. Discover how the search for water has shaped our understanding of the Red Planet and the question of life beyond Earth.
Note: Tours are timed and run 15-20 minutes, each. Tour timing information available from any observatory staff, day-of in Physics 401 starting at 11:00.
