Mar
25
The Orren C. Mohler Prize Lecture
Xavier Barcons, Director General, European Southern Observatory (ESO)
7:00 PM
Rogel Ballroom
Michigan Union
Title of Talk: Building ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope – a unique adventure
Abstract: Scientists around the world are pushing for the next generation of optical/infrared ground-based telescopes with primary mirror diameters from 25 to 40...
Mar
24
Highest resolution imaging of the dust destruction rim of planet-forming disks using the CHARA Array
Noura Ibrahim
3:00 PM
4448
East Hall
Mar
26
Quantum Research Institute | Have we seen a demonstration of experimental quantum advantage?
Bill Fefferman (University of Chicago)
11:00 AM
PML2000
Virtual
Mar
26
The Department of Astronomy 2025-2026 Colloquium Series Presents:
Dr. Xavier Barcons, Director General, European Southern Observatory (ESO)
3:30 PM
411
West Hall
The department hosts a variety of events. Academic Events are aimed at a scholarly audience (generally within the department, but other scholars are always welcome for particular topics of interest). Public Outreach events, such as telescope viewing nights and planetarium shows, are hosted for the general public — from newcomers to longtime astronomy enthusiasts. Selected upcoming events of both types are listed on this page. Additional details about the nature of these events and how to participate can be found throughout this section.
