Science Journey - Cosmic Fireworks: How Astronomers Explore the Changing Sky

Friday, February 20, 2026

10:00am to 11:00am

Beckman Auditorium

Public Event

Educators and parents:
Learn how humans have studied the cosmos throughout history, and how advanced cameras and telescopes at today's observatories are shedding new light on stars and other objects in the night sky in this presentation by Caltech graduate student Sam Rose.

This in-person STEM field trip is free, but reservations are required.

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About the Series

Everyone's journey to becoming a scientist is unique. In Science Journeys, Caltech graduate students and postdoctoral scholars explore a range of scientific topics that will spark students' curiosity and provide educators with supplemental resources to continue exploration in the classroom.This program is designed for middle and high school students.Programs are free through the generosity of the Friends of Beckman Auditorium.

For more information, please contact Caltech Events by email at [email protected].

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