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AoT All-Stars Krewe at AAS 243
January 9 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
Free
Celebrate stars of all kinds at a very special event during AAS 243 in New Orleans, LA at Republic NOLA!
The worldwide phenomenon of Astronomy on Tap is coming to New Orleans for this first time and what could be their biggest event ever! Experience space like never before with accessible, engaging presentations directly from the scientists who research it, along with music, trivia, prizes, giveaways, and more! There is always lots of time to ask questions and interact with the presenters and other scientists who inevitably tag along for the fun. Doors & food trucks at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm.
Learn about stars and planets, black holes, distant galaxies, the most exciting astronomy news, and more, and interact with hundreds of scientists in town for the “Super Bowl” of astronomy, the 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
Presenters include:
- Dr. Ronald S. Gamble, Jr, Ph.D., theoretical astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and University of Maryland at College Park
- Prof. Natalie Hinkel, Ph.D., planetary astrophysicist and assistant professor at Louisiana State University
- Prof. Emily Rice, Ph.D., co-founder of Astronomy on Tap and lead of its worldwide HQ
- Host Stars past, present, and future from AoT satellites around the world!
Attendees must register for FREE tickets on Eventbrite and acknowledge that the AAS disclaims all responsibility and liability for the event.
Food trucks will be parked outside the venue starting at 6 pm!