Astronomy After Hours: The Brightest Lights in the Cosmos
Schedule
Fri Sep 26 2025 at 05:30 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93105 | Santa Barbara, CA
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Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each quarter, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a free special topic presentation with a different focus prepared just for you! Journey through the cosmos with stunning visuals and the latest news in astronomy. Follow along with the series to explore the vast possibilities of space. Recommended for ages five and up.September 26: The Brightest Lights in the Cosmos
Quasars blaze with the power of a trillion suns, outshining entire galaxies from billions of light-years away. Powered by supermassive black holes, these cosmic lighthouses illuminate the early universe and reveal its deepest mysteries. Join us for this live presentation to explore the science and spectacle of quasars, the brightest lights in the cosmos.
Free for Members, $5 for their non-member guests
Space is infinite but planetarium seats are not—reserve spots while they last: https://tickets.sbnature.org/events/01951a87-41ed-3825-6239-932137acb149 Choose from two 20-minute shows starting at 5:30 or 6:00 PM. Be prepared for staff to check your membership card and be ready to enter 10 minutes in advance as these shows will begin promptly.
Questions about the show? Contact Ila Jade Komasa at [email protected] or 805-682-4711 ext. 164.
Not a Member yet? Join us: sbnature.org/membership For questions regarding membership, please contact our membership department at [email protected].
Artist’s image using Hubble Space Telescope data from a binary black hole at the center of the nearest quasar by NASA, ESA, and G. Bacon (STScl)
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Where is it happening?
2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA, United States, California 93105Event Location & Nearby Stays:
