Spacing Out: Ancient Stargazers to Modern Astrophysicists
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Talcott Mountain Science Center, 324 Montevideo Road, Avon, CT 06001
A telescope is a time machine, and the farther away we focus, the deeper into the past we see. When NASA launches the new James Webb space telescope in 2020, UConn astrophysicists will get some of the first looks at the universe’s first lights. Join us to discuss how humans have viewed the stars from antiquity to the present and how the James Webb will deepen our view even more. If the weather cooperates, we’ll get to do a little star and planet gazing ourselves through Talcott Mountain’s observatory.
Join us on November 8 for a spirited discussion. Refreshments and networking begin at 6 pm, the panel discussion at 6:30 pm.
All are welcome. The $15 registration cost includes one drink and appetizers. Advanced registration is required; register here.
For more information, contact: Pam Chudzik at pchudzik@foundation.uconn.edu