lunch + learn: black holes

with Dr. Justin Robinson

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:15 PM

Members: FREE
Non-Members: Regular Admission

GO BEYOND THE HORIZON... THE EVENT HORIZON, THAT IS!

Explore the supermassive black holes at the center of Messier 87 and the Milky Way with Dr. Justin Robinson from Georgia State University!

Using real images captured by the Event Horizon Telescope, learn what a black hole is, how they’re created, the special technology used to capture these rare images, and how real black holes compare to what you see in popular movies and TV.

STAY + EXPLORE!

See the physics of a black hole unfold in real time with a gravity well demonstration. Then make and decorate your own mini black hole simulation to take home!

+ specimen id

Have a mystery in your collection? Bring your favorite rock and fossil finds to the museum to finally learn what they are!

Curator Ryan Roney and our team of trained Tellus volunteers will be on-hand from 10 AM – 12 PM and 1 – 4 PM to examine your specimens and help you identify your prehistoric or geologic treasures.

This service is FREE with museum admission.

Please Note: While we love helping you discover the science behind your finds, we are unable to provide monetary appraisals or valuations.

The Lunch + Learn lecture begins at 12:15 PM. No outside food is allowed but you are welcome to buy lunch in the Café and bring it into the lecture, or just come hear the lecture. All Lunch + Learns are FREE for members and included in regular admission for non-members. Presentations are recommended for ages 8 and up, unless otherwise indicated.

From fossils to stars, Lunch and Learn features a wide variety of topics.