Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Perrot State Park in Trempealeau, WI
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This is a free, in-person rain or shine Universe in the Park event hosted on August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM by the Perrot State Park in Trempealeau, WI. No registration required. Call (608)-534-6409 with any questions.
A typical UitP session begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astronomical news is frequently discussed, such as the discovery of new solar systems, the demotion of Pluto, and the latest results from the Hubble Space Telescope.
At the conclusion of the talk, weather permitting, we set up a moderate aperture (8″-10″) telescope and provide park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects. UitP sessions run as long as there are people interested in looking through the telescope, and the parks typically close before the interest has been sated.
Though all are welcome, the talk is best suited for ages 8+, and telescope viewing for ages 4+.
Alejandra Lopez Holguin grew up in a small town in Durango, Mexico. She has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Durango (ITD). She pursued a master’s degree in Astrophysics at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), followed by a master’s degree in Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). She is currently a third-year PhD student in Astronomy at UW-Madison. Alejandra’s research area is Astrochemistry, which is the study of the chemistry that occurs in space. Her work combines laboratory spectroscopy and astronomical observations to study molecules in star-forming regions. She is particularly interested in complex organic molecules, as some of these molecules are thought to be precursors of the building blocks of life on Earth.
A typical UitP session begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astronomical news is frequently discussed, such as the discovery of new solar systems, the demotion of Pluto, and the latest results from the Hubble Space Telescope.
At the conclusion of the talk, weather permitting, we set up a moderate aperture (8″-10″) telescope and provide park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects. UitP sessions run as long as there are people interested in looking through the telescope, and the parks typically close before the interest has been sated.
Though all are welcome, the talk is best suited for ages 8+, and telescope viewing for ages 4+.
Alejandra Lopez Holguin grew up in a small town in Durango, Mexico. She has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Durango (ITD). She pursued a master’s degree in Astrophysics at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), followed by a master’s degree in Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). She is currently a third-year PhD student in Astronomy at UW-Madison. Alejandra’s research area is Astrochemistry, which is the study of the chemistry that occurs in space. Her work combines laboratory spectroscopy and astronomical observations to study molecules in star-forming regions. She is particularly interested in complex organic molecules, as some of these molecules are thought to be precursors of the building blocks of life on Earth.
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W26247 Sullivan Rd, Trempealeau, WI 54661-7253, United States
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