All Space Considered – August 2025
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.
Upcoming All Space Considered
All Space Considered is excited to welcome this month’s guest, Dr. Katy Rodriguez Wimberly! Join us as she discusses ultra-faint dwarf galaxies and cosmic evolution. Other topics this month include — Space News, Earth Is a Planet Too, Out to Launch, and more!
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This Month's Topics
Space News
- Dusty Star-Shredding Black Holes
- Four Types of CO₂ on Saturn’s Moons
- JWST Peers Into Complex Planetary Nebula
Earth Is a Planet Too
- Earthquakes
- Tsunamis
- Volcanoes
- Climate
- And more!
Out to Launch
Special Guest Dr. Katy Rodriguez Wimberly
- Ultra-faint Dwarf Galaxies and Cosmic Evolution
Special Guest
DR. KATY RODRIGUEZ WIMBERLY is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at CSU San Bernardino, specializing in Near-Field Cosmology and galaxy evolution, particularly in ultra-faint dwarf galaxies. Beyond astrophysics, she is deeply committed to mentorship and expanding accessibility in STEM. As Director of Mentorship for the Cal-Bridge Program—a CSU-UC scholarship and professional development initiative—Katy champions a holistic, community-centered approach to academic success. She also serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the 136 year-old organization, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, continuing her mission to connect communities through astronomy. A proud SoCal native, Katy began her academic journey at Mt. San Antonio College, earned her B.S. in Physics from CSU Long Beach, her Ph.D. from UC Irvine, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Riverside as a National Science Foundation Math and Physical Sciences-Ascend Fellow.