Universe in the Park

The Universe in the Park program begins in the new pavilion. Presenters will give a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. The presentation will be a broad overview of astronomy, recent astronomical news, discovery of new solar systems, the demotion of Pluto, and the latest results from the Hubble Space Telescope. Though all are welcome, the talk is best suited for ages 8+, and telescope viewing for ages 4+. 

Weather permitting, we set up a moderate aperture (8″-10″) telescope and provide park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects.  Sessions run as long as there are people interested in looking through the telescope, and the parks typically close before the interest has been sated.

The presenter, Jodie Kiyokawa, is a graduate student working with Catherine Grier to study supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. Originally from Hawai’i, she studied astrophysics at UCLA before joining the astronomy PhD program at UW-Madison. Jodie is an observational astronomer who uses both ground- and space-based telescopes to explore the extreme environments in the innermost regions surrounding supermassive black holes. Outside of research, she enjoys participating in science outreach and mentoring the next generation of scientists.

• Location: New Pavilion.
• Vehicle admission pass required for entry into park.
• This event will be held rain or shine. 
• Pets are not permitted at this site.

Universe in the Park (UitP) is a popular outreach program of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Link to resources for backyard astonomers.

The statewide Universe in the Park program of the UW-Madison Astronomy Department is funded, in its entirety, by the generous support of Jere and Anne Fluno.

Vehicle admission pass required for entry into park.

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