Watch the skies! Join the University of Iowa Department of Physics & Astronomy as we use small telescopes on the southeast lawn of Van Allen Hall as well as the rooftop Van Allen Observatory to tour the spring sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, either join the event on the ground level outside of Van Allen Hall or follow the signs inside of Van Allen Hall to reach the rooftop observatory.

Witness real-life physics in action through engaging demonstrations! Our interactive show combines thrilling experiments with dazzling astronomical displays, making complex concepts fun and understandable! The event will be hosted by Prof. Vincent Rodgers, Mr. Dale Stille, and Andi Swirbul. After the show, it is normal to feel a strong desire to become a physics and astronomy major! This year's program will feature the science of the TRACERS spacecraft mission which includes making plasmas...