This event has passed. It took place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Monthly Meeting
Public
Yerkes Observatory: 125 Years of History and a Bright Future
Presenter: Amanda Bauer Ph.D., Head of Science and Education, Yerkes Observatory
Yerkes Observatory is known around the world as the birthplace of modern astrophysics, and remains home to the world’s largest refracting telescope. Yerkes was founded in 1897 and operated by the University of Chicago until 2020, when the Yerkes Future Foundation (YFF) assumed long-term stewardship for the Observatory and its landscape. YFF’s mission is to ensure that Yerkes continues at the forefront of astronomy, and to transform the Observatory and its grounds into a destination for science and discovery-an experience unlike any other where science, environment, culture, arts, and curiosity pollinate in novel and unique ways. Tonight, Dr. Bauer will explain how YFF plans to do this, and what opportunities exist for you.
The public is welcome to attend, free of charge.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.