# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Astronomy on Tap - How We Observe the Universe
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: How do astronomers observe a Universe filled with light our eyes can't see? Why are some telescopes built on mountaintops while others have to be launched into space? And what might the telescopes of the future look like? Join us Monday, August 31st at 7:30PM as we discuss these topics and more at our next Astronomy on Tap. We'll host two ~20 minute talks, Q&A, and then follow it up with interactive, astronomical pub trivia, and guided stargazing with telescopes! 

Astronomy on Tap is a worldwide phenomenon where scientists take over local bars to discuss their research in 20-minute informal talks over beers. We host events at an outdoor space at the Dog Haus Biergarten in Old Town Pasadena. Event is totally free and open to all (including minors), no reservations necessary.

For more information, see our website:
http://outreach.astro.caltech.edu/aot

Speaker: Kaitlyn Shin
Title: Surveying the Sky with Ground-Based Telescopes

Speaker: Geoffrey Mo
Title: Space Telescopes: The Past, Present, and Future
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pasadena/astronomy-on-tap-how-we-observe-the-universe/200030577582813
- **Event Categories**: dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pasadena
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dog Haus Biergarten Old Pasadena
- **lat**: 34.144698138554
- **long**: -118.14838349819
- **full address**: Dog Haus Biergarten Old Pasadena, 93 East Green Street,Pasadena, California, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Astronomy on Tap - How We Observe the Universe being held?
  - **A:** Astronomy on Tap - How We Observe the Universe takes place on Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Dog Haus Biergarten Old Pasadena, 93 East Green Street,Pasadena, California, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Astronomy on Tap - How We Observe the Universe?
  - **A:** Astronomy on Tap - How We Observe the Universe is organized by Caltech Astronomy.

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