The Sky is Falling! - The Science of Meteor Showers
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Presenter: Dr. Wes Ryle
One of the biggest meteor showers of the year, the Perseids, peaks the night of August 12–13. This year the timing is about as good as it gets, with a new moon leaving the sky completely dark for the entire peak. Rates are already strong the night of our class, so come learn the science first, then step outside after for the show. We'll cover how comets and asteroids fuel these annual events, and why predicting a shower's performance is trickier than it sounds — with a preview of additional showers this fall and winter.
Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background.
Classes will be held in-person at the observatory. Pricing details are below:
Non-members
$25/class
Members
$20/class
Student (with valid ID)
$10/class
One of the biggest meteor showers of the year, the Perseids, peaks the night of August 12–13. This year the timing is about as good as it gets, with a new moon leaving the sky completely dark for the entire peak. Rates are already strong the night of our class, so come learn the science first, then step outside after for the show. We'll cover how comets and asteroids fuel these annual events, and why predicting a shower's performance is trickier than it sounds — with a preview of additional showers this fall and winter.
Class level: Introductory - This class is recommended for guests of any background.
Classes will be held in-person at the observatory. Pricing details are below:
Non-members
$25/class
Members
$20/class
Student (with valid ID)
$10/class
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Where is it happening?
Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2563, United States, Norwood
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherDr. Wes Ryle - Cincinnati Observatory Astronomer
