Astronomy on Tap Explores Balloon-Borne Telescopes and Living on Mars

Astronomy on Tap, July 17, 2023 (Photo – Sharon Hawley)

What are the prospects of people actually living on Mars? How do astronomers use high-altitude balloons to put telescopes nearly into space?

By Katlyn Ong

Discuss these topics and more at the next Astronomy on Tap. There will be two ~20 minute talks and a Q&A, followed by interactive, astronomical pub trivia, and guided stargazing with telescopes.

• 7:30 pm – To the Stratosphere and Beyond: Chasing Cosmic Clues with Balloon-Borne Telescopes
• 8:30 pm – People Who Think About Living On Mars Haven’t Thought Enough About Living On Mars
• 9:00 pm – 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. These free events 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 a Q&A. In the intermission periods, there is guided stargazing with telescopes and astro-themed pub trivia. The event is free and open to all. No reservations necessary. For more information and recordings of past events, see the Caltech Astro Outreach website and the Caltech Astro YouTube page.

For more information, contact Cameron Hummels by email at chummels@caltech.edu.

Astronomy on Tap: “Balloon-Borne Telescopes” and “Living on Mars”
September 15, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Dog Haus Biergarten Old Pasadena
93 E Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105