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Astronomy on Tap

Monday, January 30, 2023
7:30pm to 9:30pm
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"Mars Rovers" and "Rocket Physics"
Tina Seeger, PhD Candidate, Division of Geology & Planetary Science, Caltech,
Justin Foley, Systems Engineer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
  • Public Event

How do rockets work to lift our crafts into space and out through the solar system? How do scientists control robots roving around the surface of Mars? Join us Monday, January 30th at 7:30PM for an evening of astronomy as we discuss these topics and more at our next Astronomy on Tap. We'll host two ~15 minute talks, Q&A, and then follow it up with interactive, astronomical pub trivia, guided stargazing, and live music at our in-person Astro on Tap!

7:30 p.m. - Telecommuting to Mars: Using Rovers to Explore the Red Planet
8:15 p.m. - Rockets are Awesome
9:00 p.m. - Astro-themed Pub Trivia Answers and Prizes

About the Series

Astronomy on Tap is a nation-wide phenomenon where professional astronomers give informal science talks in local bars with accompanying pub trivia and interactions with the public. Scientists at Caltech organize the Los Angeles Chapter of Astronomy on Tap one Monday a month. We host these free events which are open to all at the outdoor patio of the Dog Haus Biergarten in Old Town Pasadena (with inexpensive parking structure one block away).

Each event consists of two ~15-minute informal science talks given by researchers in astronomy, physics, and space science followed by Q&A. In the intermission periods, we have guided stargazing with telescopes, astro-themed pub trivia, and live music from Jason Achilles and Forrest Mitchell. For more information and recordings of past events, please see the Caltech Astro Outreach website and the Caltech Astro YouTube page.

For more information, please contact Cameron Hummels by email at chummels@caltech.edu.