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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock

@aotlubbock.bsky.social

We bring the stars to local bars with engaging science talks, followed by Q&A and TRIVIA with prizes! Come learn about space, physics, and the Universe around us! Hosted by members of the Texas Tech University Department of Physics and Astronomy.

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We got a shout-out in this Everything Lubbock feature on TTU Astronomy Public Events! 🤩 www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-n...

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Astronomy for everyone: TTU’s free stargazing events

LUBBOCK, Texas — “Astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience,” according to author and astronomer Carl Sagan. The Texas Tech Department of Physics and Astronomy is …

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Our next event is being planned for October 28th, and the trivia will be Halloween themed! Stay tuned for more info!

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Pix from our September event! Irene Varglund (U of Hertfordshire) discussed how supermassive black holes power the most energetic astro phenomena. Shashwat Sardesai (TTU) explained how our atmosphere produces the light shows known as auroras. The trivia theme was "Science Fiction vs. Science Fact!"

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Next event! Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 6:30PM CDT @ Mano Negra Brewing Co! Irene Varglund (U of Hertfordshire) will discuss how supermassive black holes power the most energetic astro phenomena. Shashwat Sardesai (TTU) will explain how our atmosphere produces the light shows known as auroras.

Flyer for September 9, 2026 Astronomy on Tap event

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We used bits of "Dumbledore or Tyson" (credited to you), "Sagan or Reagan" (credited to Emily), and "Einstein: Real, fake, or quote bot" (credited to Niall). 😀

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A few final images from our Feb. 20th event. Shout-out to Emily Rice and Brian Levine of @astroontapnyc.bsky.social and Niall Deacon of AoT HD for the great trivia ideas!

Jeremiah Paul presents our trivia game for the Feb. 20th event. "Who said it?"

Who said it, Carl Sagan or Ronald Reagan?

Emilia Järvelä wraps up the evening for us.

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Additional images from our Feb. 20th event! Turnout was great!

Another angle of the crowd at the Feb. 20th event.

Panoramic view from the back of Mano Negra Brewing Co.

View from the back of Mano Negra Brewing Co as Avery Eddins discusses radio telescopes.

View from the back of Mano Negra Brewing Co. as Shashwat Sardesai discusses ancient astronomers.

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Photos from our Feb 20th event! Avery Eddins showed us the benefits of radio astronomy and Shashwat Sardesai showed us how ancient civilizations studied and used astronomy. Our game for the evening involved quotes from famous folk and guessing who said it! Stay tuned for info on our next event!

Avery Eddins discusses the benefits of using radio antenna arrays to emulate one large-aperture telescope.

Shot of the crowd at the Feb. 20th event. Turnout was great!

Shashwat Sardesai discusses the namesake of the Pleiades star cluster.

Avery Eddins discusses radio telescope arrays.

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Next event! Friday, 20 February 2026, 6:30PM CST @ Mano Negra Brewing Co! Avery Eddins of the South Plains Astronomy Club will show us how radio telescopes see the Universe in ways our eyes can't, and Shashwat Sardesai of TTU Physics and Astronomy will give us a look at astronomy from ancient times.

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Additional photos from our launch event!

Robb Chapman discusses ways to control light pollution

Robb Chapman discusses dark-sky locations in Texas.

Jeremiah Paul discusses stellar classification schemes.

Jeremiah Paul discusses galaxy classification schemes.

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Launch successful! 🎉 Robb Chapman of the South Plains Astronomy Club showed us the dark skies of west Texas and the impact of light pollution. Jeremiah Paul of TTU Physics and Astronomy gave us a humorous look at ways astronomy can be weird or counterintuitive. Next event in February - stay tuned!

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Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock @aotlubbock.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Launch event! Wednesday, December 10th, 7–8:30 PM CST @ Mano Negra Brewing Co., Lubbock, TX. Come learn about space, physics, and the Universe around us!

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