Astronomy on Tap is a global phenomenon where professional astronomers give informal science talks in local bars with accompanying astro-themed pub trivia and interactions with the public. Dr. Cameron Hummels, who runs the Los Angeles chapter of Astronomy on Tap, will be joining us in Aspen to host this event for one night only at Mi Chola, this Tuesday, September 3.

No reservations are necessary—just show up and stay for as long as you want. Food and beverages are available for purchase. All ages welcome! See Mi Chola’s menu on their website here.

Tentative Schedule:

7:30PM — Talk #1
8:15PM — Talk #2
8:40PM — Guided Telescope Viewing Station Outside
9:00PM PT — Pub Trivia Answers and Prizes
9:30PM PT — End of Event

Talks

“Galaxies, Supermassive Black Holes, and Waffles”

Nicole Sanchez
NSF Postdoctoral Fellow
Caltech & Carnegie Observatories

“Love, Fear, & Greed: an Asteroid Story”

Martin Elvis
Senior Astrophysicist
Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian