Thurs., Aug. 20
6-10 p.m.
Explore space and science topics through accessible, engaging presentations paired with trivia, games, prizes, music, stellar brews, and much more at this cosmic night out in Pittsburgh! Presenters, local scientists, educators, and artists will cover topics ranging from planets to black holes to galaxies to the beginning of the Universe.
Be sure to bring your questions. There is always plenty of time to interact with the presenters and other scientists who inevitably tag along for the fun.
Betelgeuse, the closest Red Supergiant to Earth, is one of the most observed stars in the sky. Recent work has suggested that Betelgeuse has a previously unseen companion — a “buddy” around the size of our Sun.
Dr. O’Grady will describe the works that uncovered the clues of the companion’s existence using nearly a hundred years of professional and amateur observations, and follow-up work aimed at attempting to directly detect this companion, including my own work using the Hubble and Chandra space telescopes.
Have you ever wondered how galaxies like the Milky Way came to be? In this talk, you’ll learn about the essential ingredients required to build a galaxy, from normal stuff like stars and gas, to exotic dark matter particles and supermassive black holes.
One Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.237.3400
