Finding out the structure of the Universe we live in has been the pursuit of mankind ever since human civilization began. In the past several decades, with the advance of telescopes and detector technology, we finally are able to map the structure on very large scales. This not only has told us that the Universe is expanding, but has also provided us important ways to measure cosmological parameters, such as the density, curvature, and the expansion history of the Universe. I will describe how this is done and what we have learned.

The University of Kentucky Department of Physics and Astronomy is pleased to welcome the public to our astronomical observatory. Part of our program of public outreach is a presentation on an interesting topic in astronomy followed by a visit to the observatory. The Kentucky SkyTalk is held on the second Thursday of every month.  A 45 minute program on astronomy will begin at 7:00 PM in Room 155 of the Chemistry-Physics Building. After the presentation, you are invited to view the sky through our 20-inch telescope, weather permitting.

Free parking is available on the top floor of parking structure #2, next to the observatory. With the exception of paid parking, without a valid parking permit, leaving your vehicle somewhere other than next to the observatory will result in a parking citation.

All are welcome and there is no charge. Tell your neighbors. Bring your kids.

A flyer in pdf format and a link to a campus map are available here:  https://pa.as.uky.edu/observatory

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Dr. Juchuan Li of Oak Ridge National Laboratory will be presenting a seminar titled Solid Electrolyte: Towards High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Batteries.  

This seminar is co-sponsored by the UK chapters of the Materials Research Society and the Electrochemical Society.

Faculty Representative: Susan Odom