Astronomy on Tap: The Cursed History of Star Brightness
What is an apparent magnitude? Why are they backwards? How do we actually measure star brightnesses through a telescope? There's a lot of history buried beneath these questions, …
Astronomy on Tap: 110 Things That Are Not Comets
Who was Charles Messier and why did he write down a catalog of things that aren't comets? What is in his catalog and can you observe them all in a single night? I'll explain all in …
Astronomy on Tap: Star-forming Regions and How to Read Them
What are star-forming regions? What do the different colors mean in the images from Hubble? This talk will answer those questions and more!
Welcome to the Night Sky: A Talk and Star Party!
A public talk serving as an introduction to the night sky! Members of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club will also be present to host a Star Party after the talk.
The Apollo 11 Mission: 55 Years Ago
A talk given in honor of the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This talk has been significantly updated from previous talks on the subject.
The 2024 Solar Eclipse
A kid-friendly presentation about the total solar eclipse visible to Texans on April 8!
The 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse
A joint event between the local Friends of Chamber Music and the Bravos Valley Astronomy Club to celebrate the 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse.
Journey Through the Night Sky
Talking to the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club about the wonders of the night sky, told as a journey through history.
The Apollo Missions and the Moon Landing
A talk given in honor of the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
An Annular Solar Eclipse in Texas!
A kid-friendly presentation about the annular solar eclipse visible to Texans on October 14!