Bexley Public Library will close at 6pm on July 3rd and remain closed on July 4th in observance of Independance Day
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Explore the wonders of our universe with The OSU Astronomy Department.
Explore the science, theories, and wonders of our universe with faculty, staff, and students from The Ohio State University Astronomy Department. Each program will feature a different presentation topic followed by outdoor stargazing with telescopes in the BPL parking lot, depending on the weather.
July 17 Presentation: Stellar Flybys and Where to Find Them by Everett McArthur - Graduate Student at The OSU Department of Astronomy
The stars in our galaxy are always on the move, but what happens if one shows up in our own neighborhood? During this talk we will explore the movement of the stars and how this can affect our own solar system and the interesting question it raises.
About the Presenter:
Everett McArthur is a first-year graduate student working with Ji Wang, focusing on high-resolution spectroscopy of brown dwarfs—celestial objects that straddle the line between planets and stars. In addition, he investigates highly luminous accreting black holes, which act as strong gravitational lenses for background, higher-redshift galaxies. His work aims to refine our understanding of the relationship between black hole mass and the mass of their host galaxies. He is also deeply passionate about science communication, actively exploring how music, art, and planetariums can serve as creative mediums to share complex scientific ideas with the public.
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If you would like to receive an email reminder about this event, please register. Join us in person, or live stream this program on BPL's YouTube channel.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Science Technology Engineering and Math | Global and Cultural Awareness | Civics, Current Events, and History |
Bexley Public Library was founded in 1924 and first housed in Bexley High School, now Montrose Elementary School. The present building opened in 1929 and was designed by architects O.C. Miller and R.R. Reeves who drew upon French and Italian architecture from the 17th century for the design.
The library is located at 2411 East Main Street, at the intersection of East Main Street and Cassady Avenue. Parking is available in our parking lot on Euclaire Avenue and in front of the library on Main Street. Main Street is a No Parking Tow Zone from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays.
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