Several current and former members of the IU Astronomy department in front of a large sign with the AAS logo. Left to right: Zohreh Safari, Caty Pilachowski, Robert Howard, Brandon Radzom, James Wells, Kristin Baker, Jennifer Sieben, Tash Sandford, Robbie Mailliard, Lexi Gault, Sarah Popp, Kathy Rhode, Laurin Gray, and John Salzer.
That’s a wrap on #AAS247! Thanks to everyone who joined us for our presentations this week. For more on research and outreach happening in the IU Astronomy department, follow us here and check out our website: astro.indiana.edu/index.html
09.01.2026 00:30 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Today at #AAS247:
Several grad students are presenting a poster this morning, 9-10am, on the Python workshops we led and developed! (Terminal 69)
Professor Caty Pilachowski is giving a talk at 10:40 about our summer research program for undergraduates, room 226B.
08.01.2026 15:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Zohreh in front of a poster
Sarah in front of a poster
Declan in front of a poster
Robert in front of a poster
Come see our posters until 6:30!
08.01.2026 00:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today at #AAS247:
Grad student Brandon Radzom is giving a talk this afternoon, 2:20-2:40pm, in room 222C.
Grad students Zohreh Safari (terminal 97), Sarah Popp (98), Robert Howard (101), and Kristin Baker (127) and undergraduate Declan Dougan (100) all have posters this evening, 5:30-6:30.
07.01.2026 17:17 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
Laurin Gray, a white woman with long brown hair wearing a suit, in front of a scientific poster.
Tash Sandford, a white person with brown hair in a bun and a black shirt in front of a scientific poster.
Come see Laurin and Tash at their posters until 10am!
06.01.2026 16:36 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today at #AAS247:
Grad students Tash Sandford and Laurin Gray are both presenting posters this morning, 9:00-10:00am. Tash is at terminal 73 and Laurin is at terminal 128.
Undergraduate Robbie Mailliard is giving a talk this afternoon, 2:30-2:40pm, in room 229A.
06.01.2026 13:45 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
James, a white man with red hair and a beard, wearing a sweater vest, standing in front of a screen displaying a scientific poster.
Come see James at his poster until 6:30!
06.01.2026 00:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
IU Astronomy is at #AAS247! Each day we’ll share a schedule of all presentations by members of our department.
Today: Undergraduate James Wells has a poster in the evening poster session, 5:30-6:30pm, at terminal 50.
05.01.2026 16:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
CLOSED: Due to weather and cloud cover, Kirkwood Observatory will be closed tonight, 11/19. Please join us next semester for our next run of Kirkwood Open Nights! Happy Holidays !🌌
19.11.2025 18:18 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
CLOSED: Due to more cloud cover than expected, Solar Saturdays for today, November 15th, is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience! Join us next semester for the next run of Solar Saturdays!!☀️
15.11.2025 16:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.
Our next Solar Saturday will be held this Saturday, November 15th from 1 to 3pm! The weather is looking cloudy for tomorrow, but check around 11am on November 15th. Come on out and look at the Sun through our solar telescope!☀️
15.11.2025 01:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
OPEN: The weather is looking like it will be clear tonight, 11/12 so the observatory will be open to the public from 7-8:30pm. Come enjoy the stars with us!✨
12.11.2025 22:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight (11/12) from 7-8:30pm! The current forecast is looking clear, but check back around 5:30pm for the final call!
12.11.2025 18:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
CLOSED: Due to more cloud cover than expected, Solar Saturdays for today, November 8th, is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience! Join us for the next installment on November 15th!☀️
08.11.2025 16:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.
Our next Solar Saturday will be held this Saturday, November 8th from 1 to 3pm! The weather is looking cloudy for tomorrow, but check around 11am on November 8th. Come on out and look at the Sun through our solar telescope!☀️
07.11.2025 23:40 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
OPEN: The weather is looking like it will be clear tonight, 11/5 so the observatory will be open to the public from 7-8:30pm. Come enjoy the stars with us!✨
05.11.2025 22:58 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight (11/5) from 7-8:30pm! The current forecast is looking clear, but check back around 5:30pm for the final call! 🌌
05.11.2025 18:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Reminder- Kirkwood Halloween event will start at 8 pm! Hope to see you all there!
29.10.2025 22:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight from 8:00 - 9:30 pm! Although the weather looks cloudy - we will be open for our special Halloween event! Costumes are encouraged. Please stop by for a fun a night full of spooky astronomy extravaganza!
29.10.2025 16:31 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
Event flyer: Kirkwood Halloween night, October 29, 8:00-9:30 PM. Family friendly observing night at the Kirkwood Observatory! Costumes are encouraged!
Join us tomorrow, 8:00-9:30 PM, for a special Halloween-themed Kirkwood night! Costumes are encouraged!
28.10.2025 14:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
CLOSED: Due to more cloud cover than expected, Solar Saturdays for today, October 25th, is cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience! Join us for the next installment on November 8th!☀️
25.10.2025 15:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.
Our next Solar Saturday will be held this Saturday, October 25th from 1 to 3pm! The weather is looking cloudy for tomorrow, but check around 11am on October 25th. Come on out and look at the Sun through our solar telescope!☀️
24.10.2025 22:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The forecast looks good for tonight, so Kirkwood observatory will be open tonight, October 22nd, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. See you there!
22.10.2025 23:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🔭Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight, October 22nd, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. The weather looks promising, but check back around 6:00 pm for the final call!
22.10.2025 15:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for “Solar Saturdays” presented by the IU Astronomy Department at Kirkwood Observatory. Event runs from 1–3 PM on August 30; September 6, 13, and 27; October 4, 18, and 25; November 8 and 15. Large orange text reads “Solar Saturdays.” A graphic of flames decorates the bottom. Top right corner shows the Indiana University Solar Saturdays logo with an observatory dome. A circular icon at bottom left says “Weather Permitting!” with a cloud, sun, and lightning graphic. Bottom right text: “Take a look at the Sun through Kirkwood’s solar telescope!” Social media and website info follow: find updates on the website, Bluesky (@IUASTRO), and a QR code.
Our next Solar Saturday on Saturday, October 18th is CANCELLED! Check back here next week for our next Sun event on October 25th!☀️
17.10.2025 00:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The forecast looks clear tonight, so Kirkwood observatory will be open tonight, October 15th, from 8:30 to 10:00 pm. See you there!
15.10.2025 22:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kirkwood Observatory is scheduled to be open tonight, October 15th, from 8:30 to 10:00 pm. The weather looks promising, but check back around 6:30 for the final call!
15.10.2025 18:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The forecast looks good, so Kirkwood will be open tonight, 8:30-10:00 PM. We hope to see you there!
08.10.2025 22:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Kirkwood is scheduled to be open tonight, October 8, 8:30-10:00 PM. The forecast looks good, but check back around 6:30 for the final call.
08.10.2025 18:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
OPEN: Kirkwood Observatory will be open for Solar Saturdays today, October 4th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. With clear skies, come learn about our favorite star and catch it through the solar telescope! See you there!☀️
04.10.2025 14:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
