Explore the Cosmos with Brewster LaMacchia
Explore the Cosmos with Brewster LaMacchia
Join the Friends of Parker River NWR and the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club (NSAAC) for a captivating journey through space and time.
How has our understanding of the cosmos evolved? Brewster LaMacchia will lead us through the history of the universe's scale, beginning with the foundational observations of the Ancient Greeks in 500 BCE and traveling all the way to the breathtaking new data being transmitted by the James Webb Space Telescope today.
This lecture is the perfect primer for our upcoming 2026 Star Party season on the Refuge. Whether you are a seasoned stargazer or just curious about the "big" questions, this event will change the way you look at the night
Bonus Solar Viewing:
Bonus Solar Viewing:
Stick around after the lecture! If the skies are clear, NSAAC members will set up specialized solar telescopes for a safe, up-close look at our very own star, the Sun.
Event Details:
- When: Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Parker River NWR Visitor Center Auditorium
- Cost: Free (No registration required)
About the Speaker:
Brewster LaMacchia is an electrical engineer, founder of Clockworks Signal Processing, and a dedicated astronomy educator. Over the last decade, Brewster has helped thousands of people connect with science by looking through a lens—sharing everything from lunar craters to distant galaxies.
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