What if we could see what lies beyond the limits of our telescopes? Join MIT professor and astroparticle physicist Dr. Lina Necib on a journey through our Milky Way featuring real data from the revolutionary Gaia Space Observatory, artificial intelligence techniques, and the cutting-edge technology and immersive data visualization systems of the Planetarium. Explore all

Join astrophysicist and MIT professor Dr. Christina Eilers on an expedition to the most distant regions of our universe featuring real data from the revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope, and the cutting-edge technology and immersive data visualization systems of the Planetarium. In the last four years, JWST has helped us explore some of the brightest

The MIT Kavli Institute, MIT Department of Physics, and STEM on Stage present the digital theater screening of Lise Meitner & The Universe of Atoms (30 mins) on Saturday, November 8th at 7:30pm featuring Anna Frebel, astronomer and Professor of Physics at MIT. This debut cinematic performance will be followed by a live science talk

Explore the weird and wonderful qualities of time travel and black hole physics with MIT physics professor Scott Hughes and his students. Using movies and tv shows as the serving platter, you’ll nosh upon different facets of astrophysical relativity and chat about their intersection with history, technology, pop culture, and the universe as we know

Enjoy solar observing tricks and planetarium treats at the Prudential Center’s annual Halloween event. MIT Astrogazers lead a solar observing session on the 52nd floor deck, while MKI scientists present short, sweet planetarium shows in the lobby. Suitable for all ages, but designed with special consideration for the youngest stars in our galaxy. Attendees must

Night Sky Observing Explore the wonders of the night sky with MIT astronomers. Join us at Wright’s Pond in Medford for an evening of telescope observing. Learn about planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies and how we use telescopes to understand our place in the universe. Registration required through the Medford Public Library Inclement weather date

Cambridge Science Festival Carnival A family-friendly exploration of astronomy and astrophysics, featuring exoplanets, extreme gravity, and solar observing. Chat with astronomers, physicists, and engineers to learn more about MKI research.

After Dark: SpaceTime Dive into the fabric of spacetime with renowned MIT physicists David Kaiser, Nergis Mavalvala, and Salvatore Vitale as they share captivating stories about the quest to confirm Einstein’s theory of general relativity, the mind-bending science of gravitational waves, and what these discoveries are revealing about the nature of our universe. Then, roll up