Guest presenter: Emmy Bursk

Water is essential for life on Earth. Therefore, the theme “Follow the water” has driven space exploration in the search for extraterrestrial life. This class will explore Jupiter’s ocean moon, Europa, and the mission designed to study its subsurface ocean, investigating its potential to harbor life and how it could deepen our understanding of habitable environments beyond Earth.

Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background.

Classes will be held in-person at the observatory. Pricing details are below:

Non-members $20/class

Members $15/class

Einstein turned physics on its head with the introduction of the theory of special relativity in 1905. From time dilation to nuclear energy, this class will look at the historical development of special relativity and how it is both observed and utilized in science today.

Class level: Intermediate - This class is recommended for guests that have some background of astronomical knowledge and are comfortable with mathematical material.

Classes will be held in-person at the observatory. Pricing details are below:

Non-members $25/class

Members $20/class

The worlds created by science fiction authors are full of astounding technological feats. We’ll take a look at some of the most common examples and test the scientific viability of the human imagination. From space elevators to interstellar travel, we’ll see where our dreams can take us!

Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background.

Tickets: Non-members $25/class.   Members $20/class