What topics will be discussed during the presentation?

The presentation will discuss how volunteers and AI partner to measure the tightness of spiral galaxy arms, which helps scientists estimate dark matter content and central black hole mass.

Teen Science Café: Unwinding Spiral Galaxies

Name: Teen Science Café: Unwinding Spiral Galaxies
Start: 2026-10-02T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Daily Planet Cafe

Teen Science Café: Unwinding Spiral Galaxies is a free Friday evening presentation in Raleigh focused on how researchers measure the arms of spiral galaxies. What to Know: This event takes place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Daily Planet Cafe. There is no cost to attend. The presentation covers how scientists partner volunteers with artificial intelligence to identify individual spiral arms in tens of thousands of galaxies to better understand how systems like our own Milky Way evolve. This is a smart addition to your weekend plans if you have a teenager interested in space, technology, or computer science. It offers a quick, educational way to kick off the weekend with real-world science in a casual cafe setting.

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How much does it cost to attend the Teen Science Café?: This event is free to attend.
What topics will be discussed during the presentation?: The presentation will discuss how volunteers and AI partner to measure the tightness of spiral galaxy arms, which helps scientists estimate dark matter content and central black hole mass.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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