Discover our Universe with KIPAC Public Lectures

KIPAC Public Lectures

Have you ever wondered how the Universe works or how it began? Have you ever been curious about how many planets there are out there? Or what it would be like to fall into a black hole? 

We host monthly public lectures, followed by Q&A with astrophysicists, both in person at Stanford and live online. KIPAC Public Lectures are free and open to all, and are recommended for the general public and students above the 9th grade.

If you miss any of our events, or would like to watch them again, you can find all of our KIPAC Public Lectures on our YouTube channel

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Past Public Lectures

Sunspots, Solar Storms, and Aurorae: Exploring Solar Maximum

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Location

Hewlett Teaching Center, Room 200 and online - Register here

Speaker
Dr. Oana Vesa (Stanford)
Solar Maximum poster

About the Lecture

With dazzling aurorae lighting up the night sky across the US in recent months, the Sun's increasing activity has become more apparent than ever. These awe-inspiring and far-reaching light shows are tied to the increased solar activity as we move deeper into Solar Cycle 25.

The next decade of discovery with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

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Location

Hewlett Teaching Center, Room 200 and online – register here

Speaker
with a panel of experts

The next decade of discovery with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

We are pleased to offer this public lecture as a hybrid event. Join us in the Hewlett Teaching Center, Room 200 at Stanford University, or live online.

Register here

(The live stream URL can be found at the bottom of the registration confirmation email)