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2024 Events
Tuning into the Cosmic Symphony: Pulsar Timing, the Gravitational Wave Background, and Beyond
Friday, May 17, 2024, 7–9 PM CDT
Caitlin Witt
Northwestern University
Technological Institute, LR3, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/615097
Technological Institute, LR3, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/615097
In the cosmic symphony of gravitational waves, supermassive black hole binaries
provide the bass notes. However, when these colossal duos play all at once,
their individual melodies overlap into an indistinct rumble. After 15 years of
effort, astronomers announced last summer that they have at last found evidence
for this background hum of gravitational waves using an observatory that spans
our entire Milky Way galaxy. Tune in with us to hear more about gravitational
wave symphonies, monstrous black holes, colliding galaxies, dead stars, and more!
After the lecture, engage in family astronomy activities, and look through
telescopes (weather permitting)!
Astronomy Day 2024
Saturday, May 18, 5:30–9 PM CDT
Organized by the Northwest Suburban Astronomers and Harper College
Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
https://www.nsaclub.org/astronomy-day
Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067
https://www.nsaclub.org/astronomy-day
Presentations, astrophotography, outdoor observations, youth crafts,
table displays, and exhibits! All ages welcome!
Brinson Lecture: The Dynamic Milky Way—Seeing Our Galaxy Evolve
Tuesday, May28, 6:00–7:00 PM CDT
Gerry Gilmore
Organized by the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University
of Chicago and sponsored by the The Brinson Foundation
Venue Six10, 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Free admission, in-person or online, Registration required
https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/events/event/2249/
Free admission, in-person or online, Registration required
https://astrophysics.uchicago.edu/events/event/2249/
The 2024 Brinson Lecture speaker is Gerry Gilmore, FRS, Emeritus
Professor of Experimental Philosophy at the Institute of Astronomy,
University of Cambridge. Professor Gilmore is a world expert on the
origin, evolution and destiny of our home in the Universe, the Milky
Way. His lecture will tell the story of how the Milky Way has been
understood from ancient times to the present day, and how earth-
and space-based telescopes give us new insights into the assembly
history of the Milky Way Galaxy over its 13 billion year history.
Wisconsin Observers Weekend — WOW 2024
Thursday–Sunday, June 6–9
Hartman Creek State Park
(30 miles northwest of Oshkosh on the upper Waupaca Chain-O-Lakes)
N2480 Hartman Creek Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/hartmancreek
Hosted by the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers.
Details on the website https://new-star.org/wow-2024/ .
(30 miles northwest of Oshkosh on the upper Waupaca Chain-O-Lakes)
N2480 Hartman Creek Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/hartmancreek
Hosted by the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers.
Details on the website https://new-star.org/wow-2024/ .
Observer oriented - Dark skies.
244th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society
Sunday–Thursday, June 9–13
American Astronomical Society Conference
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI
https://aas.org/meetings/aas244
Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI
https://aas.org/meetings/aas244
This is an academic conference focused on astronomy.
Illinois Dark Skies Star Party 2024
Thursday–Saturday, October 3–5
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
10149 County Hwy 11, Chandlerville, IL 62627
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/JimEdgarPantherCreek.aspx
Hosted by the Sangamon Astronomical Society
https://sas-sky.org/
Details coming soon!
10149 County Hwy 11, Chandlerville, IL 62627
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/JimEdgarPantherCreek.aspx
Hosted by the Sangamon Astronomical Society
https://sas-sky.org/
Details coming soon!
Observer oriented - Dark skies - Great facilities - Fantastic food
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Adler Planetarium Events
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Some of them are live, interactive online.
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Northwestern University, CIERA Events for the Public
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https://ciera.northwestern.edu/events/#special_public_events
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/events/#special_public_events
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Northwestern University, CIERA Astronomy on Tap
Free and open to the public.
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs/astronomy-on-tap/
Then click on “Visit Program Website”.
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs/astronomy-on-tap/
Then click on “Visit Program Website”.
Astronomy on Tap is a series of informal gathering at Chicago-area bars
and restaurants.
At each event, experience: scientific talks, updates on the latest
astronomy news, and space-themed trivia.
Hang out afterwards to enjoy a beer or two, and have a conversation
with CIERA graduate students & postdocs about their research,
your astronomy questions, or anything you’d like.
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Fermilab Events
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Some of them are in-person or live, interactive online.
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Cernan Earth and Space Center Events
Cernan Earth and Space Center, Triton College, Building I
2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-0300
Cernan information
2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-0300
Cernan information
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on the Triton College campus in Building I.
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