Event

"Unraveling the Mysteries of the Cosmos"

Join us for an awe-inspiring exploration of the universe! Our host will guide you through the celestial wonders that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Discover the mesmerizing diversity of galaxies. From majestic spirals adorned with radiant arms to enigmatic irregular shapes, each galaxy tells a cosmic tale. Peer into the heart of the Milky Way, our home galaxy, and unravel its secrets. What lies at the center? How do stars form in its spiral arms? Witness galactic collisions—a cosmic ballet where stars swirl and merge, forever altering their destinies.

Stars, those celestial beacons, ignite our night sky. Learn about their life cycles, from birth in stellar nurseries to fiery supernova finales. Explore the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, where luminosity and temperature reveal stellar classes. Marvel at blue giants, red dwarfs, and everything in between. Gaze upon constellations—the ancient stories etched in star patterns. Orion, Cassiopeia, and Ursa Major beckon us to connect with the cosmos.

From the fiery birth of stars to the cataclysmic demise of galaxies, the cosmos is a stage upon which an array of spectacular events unfolds. We will delve into the depths of space and time, encountering phenomena that challenge our understanding of the universe and ignite our imagination - the dazzling brilliance of supernovae, the dance of black holes and gravitational waves, pulsars and more. We will discuss how scientists study these phenomena and what they reveal about the nature of the universe.

Whether you’re a stargazing novice or an astrophysics enthusiast, this lecture promises wonder, knowledge, and cosmic camaraderie.

 

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024

Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Eastern

Location: Soldiers Delight Environmental Area
5100 Deer Park Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117

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Location Details

Soldiers Delight Environmental Area
Meet at the nature center.

5100 Deer Park Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Notes:
PROGRAMS 2ND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8 PM

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Diverse group - adults and children (as usual for the SD events). Many questions were asked (and answered, mostly :))

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri 11/1/2024
- Sun 11/3/2024
5 p.m. Eastern
Members' Observing
Sat 11/9/2024
7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern
Public Star Party @ BBNC/Planetarium Show Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD
Wed 11/13/2024
7:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern
Monthly Member Meeting - open to public Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD
Wed 11/13/2024
7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Eastern
What's Up & Astronomy Basics Bear Branch Nature Center
300 John Owings Rd
Westminster, MD