Astronomy on Tap NYC 160: 100th Birthday of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin’s Thesis!

YOU ARE INVITED!! Join us at Pete’s Candy Store with Mark Popinchalk for a party! We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin’s thesis, often cited as the “most brilliant PhD thesis ever written in astronomy.” She solved how stars work! And we’re bringing cake.

Speakers include Mark, plus Bridget Ierace and Kaitlin Schmidt from AMNH, and games out back with Brian Levine and others! 6:45 doors, talks start at 7pm sharp, and cake at 8:45pm. FREE! No RSVP needed, just show up wearing your most festive summer birthday attire!