Stars within galaxies hardly ever collide at random, they are just too far apart compared to their sizes.  But galaxy collisions are occurring all over the universe!  A galaxy collision may take hundreds of millions of years to play out.  But the results can be spectacular - new stars forming, black holes merging, and quasars erupting.  And look out!  Our own Milky Way Galaxy may be on a collision course with the Andromeda Galaxy.  Fireworks ahead!

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 8:00 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