Astronomy on Tap
- Public Event
What is dark matter, and how can we detect it? How can we use the ripples in spacetime known as gravitational waves to study the universe around us? Join us Monday, May 12th at 7:30PM as we discuss these topics and more at our next Astronomy on Tap. We'll host two ~20 minute talks, Q&A, and then follow it up with interactive, astronomical pub trivia, live rock music, and guided stargazing with telescopes!
7:30 p.m. - How to Catch a Dark Matter Clump (Without Ever Seeing It)
8:30 p.m. - Gravitational-Wave Astronomy: Listening to the Dark Side of the Universe
9:00 p.m. - Astro-themed Pub Trivia Answers and Prizes
About the Series
Astronomy on Tap is a global phenomenon where professional astronomers give informal science talks in local bars with accompanying pub trivia and interactions with the public. Scientists at Caltech organize the Los Angeles Chapter of Astronomy on Tap one Monday a month. We host these free events which are open to all at the outdoor patio of the Dog Haus Biergarten in Old Town Pasadena (with inexpensive parking structure one block away).
Each event consists of two ~20-minute informal science talks given by researchers in astronomy, physics, and space science followed by Q&A. In the intermission periods, we have guided stargazing with telescopes, astro-themed pub trivia, and live music from Jason Achilles and Forrest Mitchell. Event is free and open to all. No reservations necessary. For more information and recordings of past events, please see the Caltech Astro Outreach website and the Caltech Astro YouTube page.