Astronomy on Tap DC

Join us for this free celebration of astronomy (and beer)! No cost to attend; t-shirts and pint glasses are also available for a small donation. Note: This event is for ages 21+.

NOTE: This is a no-host meetup. Feel free to use the comment section to find other group members at the event!

Event webpage: https://www.facebook.com/events/420582691714811/?active_tab=about

Event information:

Our stellar talk line-up for the night:

• Astronomers need Data for data: How AI can help uncover the fate of galaxies - Greg Mosby (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)

• Tidal Disruption Events: How one star’s death gives life to a black hole - Erin Kara (University of Maryland)

• Translating the Cosmos: Comets and Rosetta Mission - Adam McKay (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)

We'll have prize giveaways, including astronomy trivia where you can win an exclusive Astronomy on Tap DC pint glass! AoTDC T-shirts and additional pint glasses will also be available for a small donation.

We'll also have telescope viewing from the rooftop bar after the talks (weather permitting), courtesy of Becca Ljungren and other astronomy educators from the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum.

Doors 7:30, Show 8 PM, 21+

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Hope to see you there!