An annual outdoor dinner series (August - October) celebrating the scientific wonder of our moon, sun, universe and beyond. Enjoy a chef-curated family-style dinner and discussion with planetary science educators from UC Santa Cruz followed by a telescope viewing overlooking the Monterey Bay.
See 2025 schedule below.
"The Sun and the Moon"
Program: Educator Pranvera Hyseni will discuss her research on asteroids, comets and meteorites while sharing samples of moon rocks and meteorites, followed by an open conversation, Q&A and telescope viewing.
7:00 - 9:30 pm
$93.07 per person (including gratuity & tax)
"The Universe and Beyond"
Program: UC Santa Cruz educator Raja GuhaThakurta will discuss his research on how galaxies form and evolve into the dramatic structures we see today, and how his professional experience informs his artwork, followed by an open conversation, Q&A and telescope viewing.
7:00 - 9:30 pm
$93.07 per person (including gratuity & tax)
"Our Miraculous Moon"
Program: UC Santa Cruz educators Raja GuhaThakurta and Pranvera Hyseni will discuss their research while sharing samples of moon rocks and meteorites, followed by an open conversation, Q&A and telescope viewing.
7:00 - 9:30 pm
$93.07 per person (including gratuity & tax)
