Astronomy in the City - December 2022

Astronomy in the City is a series of (free) public events, each packed with astrophysics; stargazing, and tea and biscuits. Evenings begin with several exhibits from the students of our research group, followed by talks covering astronomical highlights and recent research, and a question-and-answer session (for everything from beginner's questions about the night sky to the latest work done here in Birmingham).

Each Astronomy in the City event features a talk on a different astrophysical topic connected to the research done at the University of Birmingham. At this month's event, University of Birmingham Academic Chris Moore will discuss his work in gravitational-wave astronomy.

The first talk begins at 6:00 pm, in the Large Lecture Theatre of the Poynting Physics Building (R13 on the campus map) on the University's Edgbaston campus. The University's website has directions to the Edgbaston campus and how to find the Poynting Physics Building; the lecture theatre, refreshments and demonstrations are on the second floor. For more details, including a preliminary program, please see the event website.

Astronomy in the City is aimed at secondary school age and above. All under-18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/teacher.

Further events are planned for Spring 2023.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of Birmingham - Poynting Physics Building, Poynting Physics Building, Birmingham, United Kingdom