Astronomy on Tap: The Cursed History of Star Brightness
Image Credit: Micalyn RoweAbstract
A free event hosted by the Astronomy students at TAMU, I’ll be talking about how astronomers measure and talk about the brightnesses of stars, from its roots in ancient history to the modern use of telescopic filters. How do we even define a star’s brightness? These are questions with layers of cursed history beneath them. Come by and hear all about it!
Date
Nov 19, 2025 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Event
Astronomy on Tap
Location
The 101
101 S Texas Ave., Bryan, Texas 77803
Authors
Ray Garner
(he/him)
TAMU Astronomy Postdoctoral Researcher
I’m a scientist, Star Wars fan, and amateur photographer raised in Georgia. My research interests include galaxy evolution, star formation, and nebular diagnostics.