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
The Mind-Bending (and Space-Bending) Theory of Relativity
September 19, 2026, 7:30 pm, Ziegler Auditorium
Speaker: Austin Hinkle
Einstein’s Theory of Relativity completely transformed our understanding of space and time. Although largely imperceptible in day-to-day life, relativity teaches us that space itself can bend, events that appear to happen simultaneously to one person may not be simultaneous to another, and twins born on the same day can have substantially different ages.
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome
Upcoming Lectures and Observing Nights:
Fall 2026
October 17 at 7:00 pm
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.