Amazing Astronomical Events Through the Centuries

The sky has fascinated humans throughout recorded history and have left surprising marks on various aspects of many cultures through time. Hear how a supernova may have influenced Shakespeare, how a solar eclipse proved Einstein’s theory of relativity, how transits of Venus helped measure the solar system, and much more!

About our Speaker:

Lara Eakins is the Public Outreach and Visiting Scholars Program Coordinator in the UT Department of Astronomy. She received her undergraduate degree in Astronomy from UT in 1994 and has been working in the department ever since. She conducts one of the public telescope nights on the UT campus and runs the solar telescope at the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Building for K-12 school visits and special events.

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