Deep Space

3489 Observatory Place,Cincinnati OH 45208

08 March, 2023

Description

Beyond the Moon, beyond the solar system, what lies among the stars in our Milky Way galaxy? What are astronomers learning about galaxies far, far away? This class explores the farthest reaches of space and the entire universe. Join Astronomer Dean Regas on this journey to look at the huge structures in our galaxy: star clusters, nebulas, supernovas. The trek to nearby galaxies in our Local Group and then farther afield to the Whirlpool Galaxy, M87, and more. This class will be big! And if there are clear skies, we will offer viewing through the historic telescopes after class. Tickets: $20/person, $15/Observatory memberSelect one of the two dates offeredSpace is limitedRegister today Featured in the New York Times and Washington Post Dean has been the Astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory since 2000. He is a renowned educator, author, national popularizer of astronomy and an expert in observational astronomy. From 2010-2019 Dean was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers. He is the author of six books including "Facts From Space!" and "100 Things to See in the Night Sky". Dean is a Contributing Editor to Sky and Telescope Magazine and a contributor to Astronomy Magazine, where he won 2008 “Out-of-this-World” Award for astronomy education. Dean has written over 160 astronomy articles for the Cincinnati Enquirer, blogged for the Huffington Post and is regularly featured on television and radio. Dean is a frequent guest on National Public Radio’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow and NPR's Here & Now. He also hosts an astronomy podcast with Anna Hehman called "Looking Up!" At the Cincinnati Observatory, he has developed his skills as a dynamic writer and public speaker who brings the complicated field of astronomy down to Earth for students of all ages.