{"id":644074,"date":"2026-05-15T05:15:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/644074\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T05:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:15:20","slug":"learn-the-secrets-of-the-universe-beyond-astronomy-on-tap-atlanta-offers-free-lectures-by-georgia-tech-gsu-scholars-at-local-breweries-with-the-chance-to-star-planet-gaze-through-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/644074\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn the secrets of the universe (&#038; beyond): Astronomy on Tap Atlanta offers FREE lectures by Georgia Tech &#038; GSU scholars at local breweries \u2014 with the chance to star &#038; planet-gaze through a real telescope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0382-1500x1125-1-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"lecture in a bar of astronomy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a data-force-follow=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/secretatlanta.co\/author\/susan-swavely\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" data-lazy- class=\"avatar avatar-40 photo\" height=\"40\" width=\"40\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-08-at-12.00.06-PM-150x150.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tStaff Writer\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<br \/>\n\t\t\tMay 14, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever looked to the stars and wondered\u2026 what\u2019s going on out there? Well, we\u2019ve got some good news for you, Atlanta! Astronomy on Tap, an international STEM outreach program brings tons of fascinating lectures about outer space, right here to the ATL\u2026 and it\u2019s FREE to enjoy! Keep scrolling to learn all about Atlanta\u2019s chapter of Astronomy on Tap.<\/p>\n<p>What is Astronomy on Tap?<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"lecture in a bar of astronomy\" class=\"wp-image-35159\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_6770.jpeg\"\/>Astronomy on Tap Atlanta<\/p>\n<p>Astronomy on Tap Atlanta is a program that breaks down current astronomy and astrophysics research conducted by faculty and graduate students of Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Agnes Scott College to the general public.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, they do the hard research, and then they explain it to us in a way that we can understand! <\/p>\n<p>Past topics have ranged from everything under the sun (or\u2026 around the sun? You get it.), including:<\/p>\n<p>supermassive black holes<\/p>\n<p>the expansion rate of the Universe<\/p>\n<p>the Milky Way<\/p>\n<p>Galactic Archaeology<\/p>\n<p>life cycles of stars<\/p>\n<p>And so. much. more!<\/p>\n<p>What can attendees expect at Astronomy on Tap?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"lecture in a bar of astronomy\" class=\"wp-image-35157\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0695-1500x1125-1.jpg\"\/>Astronomy on Tap Atlanta<\/p>\n<p>On top of a fantastic lecture by a local scholar and astronomy expert, Astronomy on Tap also has lots of other fun things to offer. Events include discussion of recent space news, fun games and cool prizes, oh, and delicious local drinks, of course!<\/p>\n<p>But possibly the best part of the event? After the lecture and discussions, attendees get to look through an 8-inch telescope for star and planet-gazing. <\/p>\n<p>Where does Astronomy on Tap happen in Atlanta? <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"447\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"beer in front of ponce city market\" class=\"wp-image-23544\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Photos-Courtesy-of-Three-Taverns-Brewery2.jpeg\"\/>Three Taverns Craft Brewery<\/p>\n<p>Astronomy on Tap Atlanta is partnered with all locations of Three Taverns Brewery, including their newest location on the Beltline, right next to Ponce City Market!<\/p>\n<p>And if you missed a lecture you really wanted to see, don\u2019t fret. You can check out all the recordings of their events on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@gotspace_gsu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@gotspace_gsu\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">their YouTube channel, here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Okay, okay! I\u2019ve gotta check this out! Gimme the details!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"lecture in a bar of astronomy\" class=\"wp-image-35158\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_4611.jpg\"\/>Astronomy on Tap Atlanta<\/p>\n<p>When: Events usually happen once or twice monthly<\/p>\n<p>The next event will be hosted Thursday, May 21st, 2026 from 8pm \u2013 9:30pm <br \/>This month\u2019s topic: \u201cAstronomy on Tap Atlanta: The Theory of Everything \u2013 A Speedrun from Breakfast to the End of the Universe\u201d presented by GSU Astrophysics PhD Student, Mahir Patel<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/astronomyontap.org\/event\/astronomy-on-tap-atlanta-the-theory-of-everything-a-speedrun-from-breakfast-to-the-end-of-the-universe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/astronomyontap.org\/event\/astronomy-on-tap-atlanta-the-theory-of-everything-a-speedrun-from-breakfast-to-the-end-of-the-universe\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">Learn more about their next event, here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cost: All Astronomy on Tap events are FREE and open to the public<br \/>*but bring your $$ to grab a drink from Three Taverns!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on all the fun, Atlanta! Drink in the Universe at Astronomy on Tap in Atlanta!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Staff Writer \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 May 14, 2026 Have you ever looked to the stars and wondered\u2026 what\u2019s going&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":644075,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[79,193],"class_list":["post-644074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-space","tag-science","tag-space"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/644074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=644074"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/644074\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/644075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=644074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=644074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=644074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}