Upcoming Events

3 March 2025

Professional Development Opportunities

11 March, Vera C. Rubin Observatory Investigations: Bringing real data into classrooms worldwide

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MST

Location: Online Webinar, Register Here

Description: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has developed a suite of online investigations that are appropriate for advanced middle school, high school, and introductory college astronomy courses. The investigations are free, classroom-ready, and use interactive tools to explore real astronomical data. Join us to learn about these innovative investigations including Surveying the Solar System, Coloring the Universe, and Exploding Stars. This free webinar is part of a series hosted by the National Astronomy Education Coordinator team, part of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education. 

1 April, Exploding Stars with AMTA

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MST

Location: Online Webinar, Register Here

Description: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has developed a suite of online investigations that are appropriate for advanced middle school, high school, and introductory college astronomy courses. The investigations are free, classroom-ready, and use interactive tools to explore real astronomical data. Join us to learn about Exploding Stars and how these resources support teaching with models. This free webinar is part of a series hosted by the American Modeling Teachers Association.

Community Events

Arizona 

15–16 March, Tucson Festival of Books

Location: NOIRLab Headquarters

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. MST

Description: NSF NOIRLab will participate in this year’s Tucson Festival of Books by hosting an open house on 15–16 March from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come visit us for solar viewing and to learn more about astronomy with NOIRLab.

Chile

4 March, AstroChela

Location: Cisternas 2039 

Time: 7 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CLST

Description: Learn more about astronomy at AstroChela, a free and casual event held on the first Tuesday of each month at Cisternas 2039 bar in La Serena. Come enjoy a night of science, drinks, and great conversations!

21 March, AstroDay

Location: Gabriela Mistral Regional Library

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. CLST

Description: AstroDay Chile is one of the longest traditions in the Coquimbo Region and in Chile. The 2025 version of AstroDay Chile will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Friday 21 March at the Gabriela Mistral Regional Library, located at Juan José Latorre 782. All activities are free and require registration on the day of the event.

27 March, Feria Astronómica Escolar

Location: Colegio Pedro Pablo Muñoz

Time: 9:00 a.m. CLST

Description: A science fair will bring astronomy and space sciences closer to students from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade. Students will take part in activities based on content from the national curriculum related to astronomy, promoting an enriching experience for the entire educational community. 

Hawai‘i

6 March, Astronomy on Tap

Location: Hilo Town Tavern

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. HST

Description: Learn more about Hawaiʻi astronomy at Astronomy on Tap at the Hilo Town Tavern on the first Thursday of each month. All perspectives on the night sky are welcome here at this free and casual event.