Join us on Saturday, October 11 for a celebration of one of the most important discoveries in modern astrophysics: the detection of gravitational waves!

This special edition of Astronomy at the Park will feature a presentation and book signing for The Sounds of the Cosmos: Gravitational Waves and the Birth of Multi-Messenger Astronomy, with all three co-authors in attendance:

* Dr. Mario Díaz, founding director of the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy at UTRGV

* Dr. Gabriela González, professor of physics and astronomy at LSU and former spokesperson for the LIGO Scientific Collaboration who announced the first detection in 2016

* Dr. Jorge Pullin, Horace Hearne Chair in theoretical physics at LSU, known for his work on black hole collisions and quantum gravity

Additional event activities will include:

* Stargazing and guided night sky tours

* Hands-on STEM activities with the South Texas Astronomical Society (STARS)

* Exhibitions by the UTRGV Society of Physics Students (SPS) and South Texas Space Science Institute (STSSI)

PLEASE NOTE: The Cristina Torres Memorial Observatory is currently under repair and will not be operational during the event.

EVENT SPACE IS LIMITED! Click the following link to purchase your day pass and secure your spot. The cost is $4 per person; children 12 and under are FREE!

https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/resaca-de-la-palma-state-park/r/deDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200045

If you would like to purchase a copy of the book (The Sound of the Cosmos) ahead of the event, please visit:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722482/the-sounds-of-the-cosmos-by-mario-diaz-gabriela-gonzalez-and-jorge-pullin/