Aurora borealis caught on video
On April 23, a huge burst from the sun’s surface caused aurora borealis to fill Utah’s skies. Paul Ricketts caught the rare event on video.
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Experience the universe for Dark Sky Week
April 22-30, join in local events honoring Utah’s phenomenal night skies.
Read More6 dark sky parks near campus
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week at these parks located an hour or less from the U’s campus.
Read More10 Places on campus to visit
Taking a picture and getting familiar with some new areas of campus could win you $50.
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: PAUL RICKETTS
On Aug. 21, Paul Ricketts, director of the U’s South Physics Observatory, drove to Driggs, Idaho, to watch and document the total solar eclipse. Ricketts shared his take on the biggest astronomical event in decades from the point of view of an astronomy educator and celestial photographer.
Read MoreSEARCH FOR SPACE GHOSTS
All are welcome to the South Physics Observatory to stargaze and celebrate Halloween, a holiday with astronomical roots.
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