Seminars

Various dates and times.

Our department holds weekly colloquia featuring talks by our faculty and guest speakers from other institutions.  We also host a Public Lecture Series.

Stargazing at the Melton Observatory

Monday Nights 9-11 p.m.

This historic observatory on the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia campus is currently open to the public on clear Monday nights from 9 to 11 p.m., weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to come by and observe through the 16-inch Cassegrain telescope in the dome and other small telescopes on the observatory deck. See the moon, planets, stars, clusters, and more through our telescopes free of charge!  More Information.