Astronomy on Tap: Lubbock
@aotlubbock.bsky.social
We bring the stars to local bars with engaging science talks, followed by Q&A and TRIVIA with prizes! Come learn about space, physics, and the Universe around us! Hosted by members of the Texas Tech University Department of Physics and Astronomy.
We got a shout-out in this Everything Lubbock feature on TTU Astronomy Public Events! 🤩 www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-n...
Astronomy for everyone: TTU’s free stargazing events
LUBBOCK, Texas — “Astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience,” according to author and astronomer Carl Sagan. The Texas Tech Department of Physics and Astronomy is …
everythinglubbock.com
Our next event is being planned for October 28th, and the trivia will be Halloween themed! Stay tuned for more info!
Pix from our September event! Irene Varglund (U of Hertfordshire) discussed how supermassive black holes power the most energetic astro phenomena. Shashwat Sardesai (TTU) explained how our atmosphere produces the light shows known as auroras. The trivia theme was "Science Fiction vs. Science Fact!"
Next event! Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 6:30PM CDT @ Mano Negra Brewing Co! Irene Varglund (U of Hertfordshire) will discuss how supermassive black holes power the most energetic astro phenomena. Shashwat Sardesai (TTU) will explain how our atmosphere produces the light shows known as auroras.
A few final images from our Feb. 20th event. Shout-out to Emily Rice and Brian Levine of @astroontapnyc.bsky.social and Niall Deacon of AoT HD for the great trivia ideas!
Additional images from our Feb. 20th event! Turnout was great!
Photos from our Feb 20th event! Avery Eddins showed us the benefits of radio astronomy and Shashwat Sardesai showed us how ancient civilizations studied and used astronomy. Our game for the evening involved quotes from famous folk and guessing who said it! Stay tuned for info on our next event!
Next event! Friday, 20 February 2026, 6:30PM CST @ Mano Negra Brewing Co! Avery Eddins of the South Plains Astronomy Club will show us how radio telescopes see the Universe in ways our eyes can't, and Shashwat Sardesai of TTU Physics and Astronomy will give us a look at astronomy from ancient times.
Launch successful! 🎉 Robb Chapman of the South Plains Astronomy Club showed us the dark skies of west Texas and the impact of light pollution. Jeremiah Paul of TTU Physics and Astronomy gave us a humorous look at ways astronomy can be weird or counterintuitive. Next event in February - stay tuned!
Launch event! Wednesday, December 10th, 7–8:30 PM CST @ Mano Negra Brewing Co., Lubbock, TX. Come learn about space, physics, and the Universe around us!
