Astronomy Lecture Series

Event Info

  Upcoming date: Thursday December 18, 2025

  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

All past dates
  • All past dates:

    • Thursday October 16, 2025
      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Thursday November 13, 2025
      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18, 2025
      6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Explore the Stars at Owens Valley!
Join Caltech’s Owens Valley Radio Observatory for a free Thursday evening lecture series from 6–7 PM. Dive into the wonders of the universe, hear from leading astronomers, and gaze at the cosmos through cutting-edge research and insights.

Expand your mind, spark your curiosity, and experience the night sky like never before—no telescope required.

Location: Cerro Coso Community College, 4090 W Line St, Bishop, CA

Schedule:

Sept 18 – Cameron Hummels (Caltech) – Understanding the Formation and Evolution of Galaxies

Oct 16 – Katie Jameson (Caltech) – DSA-2000 – The World’s Most Powerful Radio Telescope

Nov 13 – Greg Hellbourg (Caltech) – The Disappearing Sky: Impacts of Satellite Constellations on Astronomy and Society

Dec 18 – Nikita Kosogorov (Caltech) – Chirps and Flashes: Exploring the Universe with Gravitational Waves and Radio Light