Science and space talks for curious minds at the New Jersey State Museum

The New Jersey State Museum presents “Science Under the Stars,” a free monthly lecture series held on Saturdays in the Planetarium. Experts from throughout the region share their work in astronomy, earth science and other science topics.

All talks begin at 4:15 p.m. Although the programs are free, space is limited. Those interested in attending should complete the registration form, available on the museum website under the Events/Upcoming Events page at statemuseum.nj.gov.

Assistant Curator of Planetarium Education Dr. Jacob Hamer organized the series as a way to engage the public through informative talks on current science topics, especially those related to astronomy.

The next talk will be on June 29; Zachary Gelles of Princeton University will discuss what can be learned from images of black holes. Additional dates and topics are available on the museum’s website.

The New Jersey State Museum is open 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, closed on all state holidays. General admission is free; there is a fee for Planetarium shows. For information visit www.statemuseum.nj.gov.

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