Have you ever wondered about the color of the universe? Turns out the official, scientific color is called, “Cosmic Latte.”
And who better to speak to this topic than an astrophotographer paired with a coffee roaster!
Sip space-themed specialty coffee cocktails while learning the science behind the color of space. From lattes as a beverage to Cosmic Latte as an intergalactic phenomena, this evening’s pairing is sure to tantalize astronauts, artists, and affogato aficionados.
Friday October 25
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Class Size: 60 participants
Class Fee: $18.50| Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
Materials: Specialty coffee drinks, compliment of Verve Coffee, will be served prior to the start of the program.
Instructor: Alan Rios & Verve Coffee Roasters
Accessibility and Logistics
- Leave your pets at home. Trained service animals are allowed.
- Restrooms and water fountain are available inside the Museum.
About the Instructor
Alan Rios got his start in astronomy as a researcher in UCLA’s Planetary Physics Department, where he focused on spacetime theory. Since then, he has worked as the head of citizen-science and astronomical data collection at multiple research facilities across the Bay Area. His current astrophotography research projects are in collaboration with Evergreen Valley College, where he supervises citizen-based data acquisition. Alan says that he fell in love with space when he first viewed Saturn’s rings through a self-made telescope.
Verve Coffee Roasters
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