Thomas More Observatory Astronomy Public Lecture and Night Sky Viewing

A free public lecture on astronomy followed by observations at the Thomas More Observatory (weather permitting).
Talk Title: “Studying the Milky Way Galaxy with Gaia Space Telescope”
Speaker: Austin Hinkel, Ph. D.
Join us for a lecture on the groundbreaking work of the Gaia Space Telescope, which has transformed our understanding of the Milky Way Galaxy. By precisely measuring the positions and motions of nearly two billion stars, Gaia has created the most detailed map of our galaxy to date. Discover the innovative technology behind this mission, the incredible data it has collected, and the profound discoveries that are reshaping our knowledge of the Milky Way’s structure, formation, and evolution.