Science at Sunset: Dark Skies, Dark Energy at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Name: Science at Sunset: Dark Skies, Dark Energy at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Start: 2023-07-29T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-07-29T22:00:00-07:00
Location: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

July 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$15 – $20

This talk delves into the instrument known as DESI, or Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, which is installed on the Mayall Telescope installed on Kitt Peak located 55 miles west-southwest of Tucson. Comprised of 5000 robots, or "eyes," DESI is conducting sky surveys to look deep into the cosmos and discovery the mysterious physics of dark energy.

6:00 to 10:00PM - Admission to all Science Center Exhibits
6:30PM Planetarium Lecture by Stéphanie Juneau, NOIRLab Astronomer
8:00 to 10:00PM - Free telescope viewing outside Flandrau
8:30PM Planetarium Show - "5000 Eyes"
9:30PM Planetarium Live Star Talk - "Tucson Sky"

Details

Date:: July 29, 2023
Time:: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:: $15 – $20
Website:: https://flandrau.org/science-sunset-dark-skies-dark-energy

Venue

: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
: 1601 E. University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721 + Google Map
Phone: 520-621-4516
: View Venue Website

About Contact Submit Your Event Advertise Free Newsletter New to Tucson

TucsonTopia contains both paid and non-paid mentions of businesses and organizations in and around Tucson, Arizona. Any reference made here to local businesses, services, classes, etc. is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. We encourage you to do your own research before participating in an event or engaging with a local business or organization. The intent of TucsonTopia is to provide ideas for family-friendly activities, events, and resources. Participants assume all risks for any activities they engage in. TucsonTopia is not responsible for any injuries or problems that may arise from partaking in any of these events and activities.