Astronomy on Tap: The Sun’s Story and Gravitational Lensing

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

How did our Sun form, and what will it become at the end of its life? What are gravitational lenses, and how do they allow us to see matter, which would otherwise be invisible?

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

Event Schedule

• 7:30 pm – The Sun’s Story: From Birth to Death
• 8:15 pm – Seeing the Invisible through Gravitational Lensing
• 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 Q&A. In the intermission periods, there is guided stargazing with telescopes, astro-themed pub trivia, and live music from Jason Achilles and Forrest Mitchell. 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.

Astronomy on Tap: The Sun’s Story and Gravitational Lensing
February 24, 2025
7:30 pm
Location
Dog Haus Biergarten Old Pasadena
93 E Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105