When
Science at Sunset: Into the Past with JWST
Friday, July 12, 2024
1601 E University Blvd.
6PM to 10PM
During this special evening event, celebrate two years of amazing discoveries from the world's most revolutionary telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Join us for a talk with Dr. Kevin Hainline from the JWST team, planetarium showings, special activities, and telescope stargazing.
Learn more below!
All-inclusive ticket - $25
$15 for Flandrau members!
- Admission for science center exhibits and special activities
- Live planetarium presentation Our Modern Astronomical Revolution: Two Years with JWST with Kevin Hainline, Ph.D, astronomy professor and researcher on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) NIRCam science team at The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory
- Live Planetarium Show: How Did We Get Here – The Story of JWST
- Live Star Talk: Tucson Sky
- Telescope stargazing
Seating is first come, first serve and some shows may sell out. An all-inclusive ticket guarantees you a seat to the presentations and shows.
About the featured speaker
Dr. Kevin Hainline is an astronomy professor and researcher on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) NIRCam science team at The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory. His research focuses on hunting for hidden supermassive black holes, and he’s currently using JWST to find and understand the most extreme, distant galaxies in the early universe. He received his PhD from UCLA in 2012 and spent three years as a researcher and professor at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire before moving to Tucson to work on JWST. Kevin has a passion for science outreach education, and has spoken about astronomy and our relation to the stars at events around the world.
Event schedule
Exhibits and Activities
Explore the Science Center
Reveal the marvels of the universe through science exhibits and special astronomy activities starting at 6:00PM. Flandrau staff will be on hand to help facilitate science demos in the Main Exhibit hall.
7:00 PM - JWST Presentation with Kevin Hainline
"Our Modern Astronomical Revolution: Two Years with JWST"
Live presentation by Dr. Kevin Hainline
After sunset - Telescope stargazing
Peer at the night sky with us
When the sun goes down, we'll be outside with our Dobsonian telescope looking at the Waning moon and any other astronomical objects out during the viewing period.
8:30PM - Live Planetarium PresentatIon
"How Did We Get Here: James Webb"
Discover the history of space telescopes and what it took to launch a massive project likes James Webb in this live presentation by Flandrau Staff. Hear from the team in pre-recorded interviews how they got involved in James Webb, the most difficult parts of their jobs, and even what their favorite images are.
9:30PM - Tucson Sky
Live astronomy star talk
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky.
Tickets
$15 for Flandrau members
$25 for gen. public
All activities, shows, and presentations are included with you tickets.
The last two Science at Sunset events sold out in advance, so get your tickets now!