Wyoming Stargazing is thrilled to launch its first annual “World Above the Tetons” Science Speaker Series on September 8, 2018. The series will bring an incredible line-up of experts on space travel, supernovae, life on other worlds, dark sky preservation, and more who will share their research and answer our most pressing questions about astronomy and planetary science.
“What became clear to me during last year’s total solar eclipse,” said Dr. Samuel Singer, founder and executive director of Wyoming Stargazing, “is that there is a hunger for knowledge here in the Tetons that isn’t currently being fed. Understanding our universe is fascinating to everyone – from children to adults, scientists to lay people. We are an inherently curious community, and you don’t need a PhD to appreciate the magic of the world around us. It’s my goal to bring these complex concepts within everyone’s reach, to help others explore the extraordinary in the ordinary.”
The “World Above the Tetons” Science Speaker Series is designed to be engaging and interactive for audiences of all ages, and will feature the following experts:
Scott Altman, NASA Astronaut Hall of Fame astronaut, will discuss his career, including four NASA missions and the Imax film “Hubble” – Saturday, Sept 8
Dr. Jill Tarter, astrophysicist and founder of SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence), will discuss communicating beyond Earth – Saturday, Sept 29
Dr. Doug Leonard, Professor of Astronomy at San Diego State University, will discuss supernovae, black holes and the evolution of stars – Saturday, Oct 20
Paul Bogard, author of “The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an age of Artificial Light” will discuss dark sky preservation and the impact on conservation – Friday, Nov 9
All events take place at Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village at 7 pm. Tickets are available at wyomingstargazing.org or by calling 1-844-WYO-STAR.
photo: NASA/JPL/USGS
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