Lecture | Astronomy on Tap
Astronomy on Tap
- Date
- Monday 29 September 2025
- Time
- Location
- Galerie Cafe Leidse Lente
Haagweg 4
2311 AA Leiden
Around the world, Astronomy on Tap features games, talks, and quizzes by professional astronomers and educators in the informal setting of a local bar. Astronomy on Tap Leiden is organized by professional astronomers connected to Leiden Observatory. We meet the last (or second-to-last) Monday of the month at Galerie Cafe Leidse Lente at 8 pm . All events are in (simple!) English and free of charge. We welcome all ages and backgrounds – a passion for beer and/or astronomy is a bonus!
“The astrochemical link between galaxies and bars”
by Mathilde Bouvier
Mathilde is a postdoctoral researcher at Leiden Observatory. Her work focuses on extragalactic astrochemistry: She studies molecules present in external galaxies to understand the structure and conditions (temperature, density) of extragalactic star-forming regions. In this talk, she will focus on the most complex molecules detected towards one of the nearest starburst galaxies, NGC 253, and present what they have taught us.
“Imagining Interstellar Ice: a laboratory perspective across art & science”
By Franciele Kruczkiewicz
Franciele is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie research fellow in astrochemistry at Leiden Observatory. Her work explores how complex molecules form in interstellar ices, the frozen layers of dust grains found in the coldest regions of space, where stars and planets begin to form. Using ultra-high vacuum experiments at extremely low temperatures, she simulates the chemistry that may have led to the emergence of life. In this talk, Franciele will also share a photography project developed in the lab, using visual repetition to reflect the invisible and methodical nature of her experiments.
Logistical information
We start at 20:00 sharp, so please arrive earlier to enter the venue, save a seat, and grab a drink at the bar. We will be uploading a recording of the talks on our YouTube channel after the event.
Join us for an evening of astronomy and fun games where you can win cool science prizes! All ages and backgrounds are welcome!
For more information check out aot.strw.leidenuniv.nl