Astronomy on Tap - Shooting stars, Fireballs and Meteorites: the Danish Night Sky is Alive!

Name: Astronomy on Tap - Shooting stars, Fireballs and Meteorites: the Danish Night Sky is Alive!
Start: 2025-09-17T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-09-17T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Tir na nÓg - Irish Gastropub

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Tir na nÓg - Irish Gastropub | Arhus, AR

Ever wondered what’s happening above your head when the sun goes down? 🌌 Join us for a fun and social evening where science meets stjerneskud!
This month, we’re thrilled to welcome James Scott, the driving force behind the Nordic Meteor Network – a citizen science project aimed at turning the Danish and Greenlandic night sky into a hotspot for meteor research. With student-built cameras scattered across Denmark, the network is already detecting fireballs and meteors at an incredible rate!
James will take us on a journey through the skies, sharing stories from both the Nordic and New Zealand meteor networks – including how they’ve discovered new meteor showers and even recovered a meteorite! 🚀✨
🔭 Learn how YOU can get involved
🌍 Discover what meteors tell us about our place in space
🍻 Enjoy science, beer, and good company!
Expect an evening filled with fascinating astrophysics, engaging discussions, and, as always, our astro-themed quiz — where space-savvy winners will take home stellar prizes! Plus, we’ll wrap up with Spacenews, ensuring you leave fully prepared for the celestial wonders ahead. 🪐
🎤 Speaker: James Scott, Aarhus University, Department of Geoscience
📍 Venue: The Merchant Room at Tir na nÓg
🎟 Entry: Free! No reservations needed, but arrive early—space may be infinite, but seating at Tir na nÓg is not!