Astronomy on Deck

Join us for an Astronomy on Deck talk by Maryam Modjaz, an astrophysicist with the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics at New York University. This event will take place in the Space Shuttle Pavilion and will include outdoor viewings.

A stellar-death detective, Maryam Modjaz observes different kinds of stellar explosions and their host environments, searching for clues to the causes of supernovae and gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe—so powerful, in fact, that supernovae are as brilliant as a billion suns combined. Both types of explosions produce and expel heavy elements and an enormous amount of energy, leaving behind fascinating objects such as black holes and pulsars. Like beacons, they are visible for billions of light-years across the vast universe.

Astronomy Nights are free, but registration is required. Registration opened on Thursday, August 13. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Please note:

Doors open at 6:45pm

Alcohol will not be served at this event.

There is a limited capacity for the Space Shuttle Pavilion and we may need to close registration once this event reaches capacity. Thank you for your understanding.