Seeing stars and exploring black holes at Friday Nights @ LSC
What would happen if multiple black holes collided? How much time does it take for a black hole to suck you in? And are black holes hot or cold?
These are just a few of the questions that were asked to Dr. Philip Armitage, professor of physics and astronomy at Stony Brook University, on May 31 at our most recent Friday Nights @ LSC event!
An expert in the topic, Dr. Armitage took to our Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium to lead a lecture on some of the exciting breakthroughs in black hole research, from the observation of colliding black holes to the recent release of the first picture ever taken of a black hole.
Dr. Armitage’s lecture was just one highlight of our latest Friday night event. After an awful week of rain, the weather ended up being perfect for stargazing! Guests of all ages headed outside and viewed spring constellations through our telescopes.
Even more highlights of the night included shows in the planetarium and Weston Family Lab for Earth and Space Exploration, a Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show, delicious snacks, live experiments, jumbo-sized games of Connect 4 and Jenga, and access to all the exhibitions in the Science Center.
Guests 21 and over also enjoyed beer, wine, and specialty cocktails!
Tickets are available for our next Friday Nights @ LSC event on June 28!
On this night, join us as we bring out the telescopes for a view of Jupiter and its moons. Plus, at 8:00 pm, experience a lecture led by exoplanet expert Dr. Nikole Lewis from Cornell University’s Carl Sagan Institute, and at 10:00 pm, catch the Led Zeppelin Laser Show.
