Astronomy on Tap STL: Equinox Party

📍 Urban Chestnut – The Grove Meeting Room 📅 September 23 | 🕢 7:30 PM

Celebrate the autumn equinox with an evening of science, beer, and fun! Join us for two fascinating talks by WashU researchers:

🔹 “How to Spot an Alien?” — Mikhail Tikhonov (Associate Professor) will introduce an innovative approach to the search for extraterrestrial life by looking for patterns of energy use instead of familiar molecules. 🔹 “What’s Inside Planets?” — Zifan Lin (Postdoctoral Fellow) will present his work on developing new methods to reveal the hidden structures of distant worlds beyond our solar system.

Stay after the talks for astro-themed trivia and a chance to win surprise prizes! Grab a drink, bring your curiosity, and enjoy space science in a relaxed, pub setting.

Free and open to the public — no registration needed!