Monthly Archives: September 2025

Exploring Modern Astronomy.  6 PM to 11 PM.  Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, “are we alone?”  Want to learn more about how the amazing technological advances of space-based telescopes (like the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes) is revolutionizing modern astronomy?  Are you curious about what astronomers do, and how the field draws upon many other areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and design?  Have you ever wanted to meet and talk with a professional astronomer and learn about what they do? Come to the FREE public lecture by Professor Michael Meyer, Chair of the University of Michigan’s Department of Astronomy, for a unique opportunity to explore all of these topics — including time for a Q&A session especially for students and teachers!  Presentation from 6 – 7 p.m.; Q&A with Dr. Meyer from 7 – 8 p.m.; Open public observing at Jackson College’s new Astronomical Observatory from 8 – 11 p.m.  Open to the general public, with special focus on all local high-school & college students, as well as educators (Q&A session aimed at encouraging career opportunities in STEM).  Cost: FREE, with snacks provided!  Teachers — stick around after for a planning session for future STEM transition events! …