In-Person First Fridays Return August 6 at 6:00 p.m.
This month, First Fridays will return to in-person events the planetarium. We will begin livestreaming events from the planetarium theater, rather than from the homes of our generous staff. First Fridays are always free for members!
Join us for a presentation titled "The Great Dimming of Betelgeuse" by Dr. Stella Kafka of the American Association of Variable Star Observers.
In October 2019, astronomers noticed that Betelgeuse entered one of its dimming episodes. Nothing unusual until Betelgeuse kept dimming past its known recorded minimum brightness. From the 7th brightest star in the sky, Betelgeuse eventually became the 21st, puzzling astronomers worldwide. Learn more and reserve tickets. |
