Cedar Amateur Astronomers Public Night

Cedar Amateur Astronomers will host this free public event on June 10, 2023 beginning at 8:30 pm. Matthew Millard, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Scholar, University of Iowa will be our guest speaker. 

Matthew's research involves studying the 3D structure of the hot, X-ray emitting ejecta in supernova remnants (SNRs) using high-resolution transmission grating spectroscopy from the Chandra X-ray Observatory.  Matthew also analyzes the far-infrared ejecta and dust emission from SNRs using data from the Infrared Space Observatory and the Herschel Space Observatory.  Matthew has recently begun studying SNRs at gamma-ray wavelengths using data from the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) to investigate their production of very high-energy cosmic rays.

This event is held in person as well as on Zoom. Go to cedar-astronomers.org/events for more information. All ages are welcome and kids enjoy our exhibits and telescopes, however many of our presentations are typically college level.

Enjoy our many exhibits and displays at the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center. Stick around after the presentation when, weather permitting, we will view some of the fascinating objects in our night skies through our large telescopes!