Upcoming Events

4 April 2025

Professional Development Opportunities

23 April, Behind the Scenes: Exploding Stars

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MST

Location: Online Webinar, Register Here

Description: The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory is introducing a series of webinars for current or future users of Rubin Observatory investigations. Each one-hour webinar in the series is designed to:

• Gain a better understanding of the science behind the topic 
• Give insight into the details of the authentic data analysis process
• Highlight student misconceptions or learning confusions 
• Demonstrate tips for how to use the widgets
• Provide an opportunity for you to ask questions 

The first webinar of the series, Behind the Scenes: Exploding Stars, will take place on 23 April and will be recorded. The webinar will be in English.

Community Events

Arizona 

16 April, STEM Family Night

Location: San Xavier Education Center, Tucson, AZ

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. MST

Description: All families are welcome to come enjoy a night of fun STEM activities focusing on SCIENCE! Fun and engaging activities/information booths will be provided by San Xavier Education Center, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Kitt Peak National Observatory, Children’s Museum Tucson, the Many Nations Team of the Pima County Public Library, SXD Housing Department, and more.

Hawai‘i

9 April, Career Fair

Location: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, Hilo, HI

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. HST

Description: Gemini/NOIRLab staff will assist the Maunakea Observatories with a joint informational table at a Career Fair at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

26 April, 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Parade

Location: Downtown Hilo, Hilo, HI 

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. HST

Description: The annual Merrie Monarch Festival Parade is a cherished tradition that has been captivating audiences for decades. Celebrating its 62nd year in 2025, this iconic event not only celebrates the vibrant Hawaiian culture through hula and heritage of Hilo town but also shares its unique charm with the world. The Maunakea Observatories, Center for Maunakea Stewardship, and the Maunakea Visitor Information Station staff, friends and ʻohana will collectively march as a part of the parade supporting the community.

Visit Us!

We welcome you to visit NSF NOIRLab’s state-of-the-art facilities in the U.S. and Chile to explore firsthand the locations of modern astronomical discovery. We offer regularly scheduled tours of both our summit and base locations for public visits. Whether touring the powerful telescopes or learning about the latest discoveries at our base facilities, NSF NOIRLab offers an unforgettable experience for anyone curious about the cosmos! Book your tour today or learn more here.

Can’t make it to one of our facilities? Check out our virtual tours!