NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Black Holes: Visualizing the Inconceivable

Join us on August 1 for an engaging dive into black holes. In this captivating Launch Pad Lecture, Dr. Brinkmann will discuss the evolution of our understanding of black holes—from Ole Rømer’s groundbreaking 1676 discovery about the speed of light to the latest breakthroughs in astrophysics and photography. Click image for details.
NM Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: Black Holes: Visualizing the Inconceivable

Guest Speaker: Guest Speaker Jon Brinkmann—retired affiliate professor at New Mexico State University and a veteran of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS). When: Friday, August 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM […]
Ancient Skies Meet Modern Eyes in a World Built by the Stars

Prepare to be captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos and the wisdom of ancient sky watchers at Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes—an enlightening, all-day free public event that explores how humanity has long turned to the stars for meaning, guidance, and inspiration. Click image for details.
Ancient Skies Meet Modern Eyes in a World Built by the Stars

Prepare to be captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos and the wisdom of ancient sky watchers at Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes—an enlightening, all-day free public event that explores how humanity […]
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting

The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League monthly meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Click image for details.
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Launch Pad Lecture: National Parks and Night Skies

Come learn about the role the National Park Service plays in protecting the night sky, why it’s important to recognize and treat dark skies as a natural resource, and how you can support these efforts. Click image for details.
New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party

This is a public star party supported by the NM Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League and Museum Educators. This event is free to the public and will be held at the NMMSH Outdoor Observatory in the upper parking lot. Click the image for details.
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Monthly Meeting

The NM Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month in the Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center and is free to attend. Click image for details.
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party: Hunting the Hunter — CANCELED

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party — This is a public star party supported by the Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the normal array of telescopes, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects as well as the usual visual observing. This event is free to the public and will be held at the NMMSH Outdoor Observatory in the upper parking lot. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org
Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party: The Gorgon’s Offspring

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League Star Party — This is a public star party supported by the Museum of Space History’s Astronomy League and Museum Educators. Along with the normal array of telescopes, there will be big screen live viewing of astronomic objects as well as the usual visual observing. This event is free to the public and will be held at the NMMSH Outdoor Observatory in the upper parking lot. For more information, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org