Jillian Scudder, Ph.D., Oberlin College 
The Milky Way Smells of Rum & Raspberries
6:30 PM Program. 

You may have heard it rains diamonds on Neptune, but less well known is the tale of how and why we know this and other odd-sounding facts about outer space. Dr. Jillian Scudder will take us on a tour of some of the more unexpected things we've learned about our Universe, and how we've come to these conclusions. Be prepared for raising the stellar dead, toxic clouds of gas, and of course, lasers and styrofoam.

 Dr. Jillian Scudder is an Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Oberlin College. In addition to teaching and her research she is the author of 3 books on astronomy aimed at the general public. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. 

Program is admission-free. Guests are welcome. Observing through telescopes will follow, weather permitting.