Observatory Events
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The Thomas More University Observatory sponsors lectures followed night sky viewings (weather permitting) throughout the academic year as community outreach to educate those who are interested in topics related to current day astronomy. Unless otherwise stated, these lectures and observations are free and open to the public, and do not require a reservation.
Fall 2026 Lecture Series
Exoplanets and How to Find Them
October 17, 2026, 7:00 pm, Ziegler Auditorium
Speaker: Austin Hinkle
Modern Astronomy techniques have uncovered thousands of exoplanets orbiting other stars, revealing worlds with no analog in our own Solar System. This talk explores the diversity of these worlds, how we detect them, and what they might mean for life beyond Earth.
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome
Upcoming Lectures and Observing Nights:
Fall 2026
November 14 at 6:00 pm
Spring 2027
February 6 at 6:00 pm
March 20 at 7:30 pm
April 24 at 8:00 pm
All talks take place in Ziegler Auditorium and will be followed by observations of the night sky at the Observatory if weather conditions allow.
Contact: Austin Hinkel | [email protected]
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For additional information about the Thomas More Observatory contact Director Austin Hinkel, Ph.D.