Astronomy Workshop: The Moons of Jupiter and the Winter Night Sky of Anza-Borrego
Join us for a 45-min lecture on the region around Jupiter and a brief foray into the highlights of our winter night sky. The Jovian system is a dynamic and captivating region of our solar system. Jupiter is a vast and alien world compared to our temperate Earth, and it is surrounded by over ninety-five different moons. While each moon provides a unique insight into planetary science, four of these moons–Ganymede, Calisto, Europa, and Io–are some of the most fascinating places in our solar system. Join us as we discover the enigmatic Jupiter, the captivating moons, and one of our best hopes for life elsewhere in the solar system. The lecture will be followed by an opportunity for Q&A, and then a few hours exploring the night sky with telescopes.
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Location: UC Irvine Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
401 Tilting T Dr. Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Cost:
ABF Member: $25
Non-Member: $30
Student: $15
*Please note that as the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a non-profit organization, all program costs are used to support current and future education programs, including subsidized programs that seek to increase access to the outdoors.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a two–three paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.
About the Instructors:
Erika, Gavin, Kathan, and Kenzie are representatives from the San Diego State University astronomy program, including two masters students and two undergraduates. As a student in the MS astronomy program, Erika Dunning is a teaching associate and is currently researching circumbinary exoplanets with Dr. Jerome Orosz. Kathan Desai is a graduate student in the physics department working on theoretical aspects of nuclear matter and the interiors of neutron stars. Gavin Cahaan is currently researching galactic winds, and Kenzie Talbott is a 4th-year astronomy undergraduate studying the thermal evolution of neutron stars. All of them are excited to share the joy of astronomy with guests at this year’s event!
Pictured: Kenzie, Erika (w/service dog River), Kathan, Gavin
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received seven days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. ABF may cancel a program due to inclement weather or low attendance, with 24-hour notice if possible. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.
