Measuring the Universe

Cincinnati, OH — $25.00 ($25/class, Members - $20/class, Student (with valid ID) - $10/class). ﻿ Measuring the Universe Feb 17, 2026 7:00 pm It’s easy to assume that the brightest stars in the night sky are the closest to Earth—but in astronomy, appearances can be deceiving. Measuring distance has long been one of the field’s greatest challenges, yet astronomers have assembled a remarkable “distance ladder” that extends from our cosmic backyard to the very edge of the observable Universe...