Lecture Series at the American Museum of Natural History
The Amateur Astronomers Association is proud to present an astronomy lecture series from October through May each year for our members and the public. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission to the lecture is free, and no reservations or tickets are required.
The lecturesˆàare held at the Kaufmann Theater of the American Museum of Natural History, on Central Park West between 77th and 81st streets.ˆàPlease use the 77th Street entrance. Lectures begin at 6:15 p.m. and run to 8:00 p.m. Generally, lectures take place on the first Friday of the month.
Each year one lecture is designated the John Marshall Memorial Lecture, to honor a former president of the association.
Chair:ˆàDavid Kraftˆà
2015-2016ˆàSpeakers
| Friday, October 16, 2015 | David Eicher Editor in Chief, Astronomy |
“The New Cosmos: Answering AstronomyòÀÙs Big QuestionsòÀÜ |
| Friday, November 6, 2015 | Stella Offner University of Massachusetts |
“Our Lonely Sun: Exploring Why Many Stars are Born with Siblings” |
| Friday, December 4, 2015 |
Bret Lehmer |
òÀÜThe Story of Galaxy Evolution from an X-ray PerspectiveòÀÝ |
| Friday, January 8, 2016 |
Robert Nemiroff |
“2015 Astronomy Picture of the Day” |
| Friday, February 5, 2016 |
Alexander Hubbard |
òÀÜAsteroids: Rubble on the Road from Stardust to PlanetsòÀÝ |
| Friday, March 4, 2016 (John Marshall Memorial Lecture) |
Giorgi Dvali |
òÀÜThe Secret Quantum Life of Black HolesòÀÝ |
| Friday, April 1, 2016 |
Niel Brandt |
“A Good Hard Look at Cosmic Supermassive Black Hole Growth” |
| Friday, May 6, 2016 | Priyamvada Natarayanˆà Yale University |
òÀÜUnravelling the Nature of Dark MatteròÀÝ |
Lecture Series 2015-2016ˆà
Previous lecture series:
Lecture Series 2014-2015
Lecture Series 2013-2014
Lecture Series 2012-2013
Lecture Series 2011-2012
Lecture Series 2010-2011
Lecture Series 2009-2010