Outreach at UIUC Astronomy Department
The night sky is not just for scientists - it is for all of us.
Our goal at UIUC Astronomy is to share our passion for exploring the night sky with our community. We seek to ensure that people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to learn about astronomy, from the amateur to the professional level.
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Astronomy On Tap
Astronomy on Tap events are aimed at presenting topics in astronomy to the public in an engaging, accessible, and entertaining environment. Although started in New York, events are now hosted around the country by local research and education institutions. The Urbana-Champaign satellite events take place every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm at 25 O'Clock Brewery (map).
Direct any inquiries about Astronomy on Tap Urbana-Champaign here.
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Observatory Open House
On the 2nd Friday of each month, the University of Illinois Astronomical Society holds free open houses at the campus observatory (map). Visitors have the opportunity to gaze through the original 12″ refracting telescope, as well as several smaller scopes. In addition, astronomers will be on hand in the observatory to answer questions and discuss astronomy-related topics. Additional information about these events can be found here. If it is cloudy, there will not be observing, but there will still be activities inside the observatory.
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Girls' Astronomy Summer Camp
The Girls' Astronomy Summer Camp is an annual one-week camp for high schoolers entering grades 10-12. This camp aims to support girls interested in astronomy and related fields, but students of any gender can apply. Campers participate in hands-on projects, programming exercises, and field trips to the Campus Observatory and Planetarium. Applications open in the spring.
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If you are an event organizer who wants to collaborate with us, or an attendee who wants to give feedback, don't hesitate to drop us a line!
Contact address: outreach@lists.astro.illinois.edu