Cosmology Discovery Day
Location
Mount Martha Observatory, Briars Historic Park
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About
Are You Curious About the Universe?
Have you ever wondered whether there really was a Big Bang?
Have you questioned how the Universe first came into existence, how stars are born, or what really happens inside a black hole?
Are we really made of stardust?
How can space and time bend?
What is dark matter, and why does it appear to dominate the cosmos?
If questions like these spark your curiosity, then you are warmly invited to attend the Cosmology Discovery Day.
This exciting public event will bring together people of all ages who share a fascination with the greatest mysteries of the Universe. Through engaging presentations, lively discussion, and the latest scientific discoveries, you will journey from the birth of the cosmos to the frontiers of modern cosmology.
No scientific background is required—just bring your curiosity and a desire to discover.
During the afternoon, we will explore:
• Was there really a Big Bang? What does the evidence tell us?
• Black holes and the latest discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
• How stars are born and how they create the elements that make life possible.
• Dark matter, dark energy, and the evolution of the Universe.
• The remarkable contribution women are making to modern science and cosmology.
• The latest discoveries of exoplanets and the exciting search for life beyond Earth.
Whether you are a lifelong astronomy enthusiast or simply someone who enjoys asking the big questions, this promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking afternoon of discovery.
Come along, bring your family and friends, and discover why cosmology is one of the most exciting sciences of the 21st century.
Have you ever wondered whether there really was a Big Bang?
Have you questioned how the Universe first came into existence, how stars are born, or what really happens inside a black hole?
Are we really made of stardust?
How can space and time bend?
What is dark matter, and why does it appear to dominate the cosmos?
If questions like these spark your curiosity, then you are warmly invited to attend the Cosmology Discovery Day.
This exciting public event will bring together people of all ages who share a fascination with the greatest mysteries of the Universe. Through engaging presentations, lively discussion, and the latest scientific discoveries, you will journey from the birth of the cosmos to the frontiers of modern cosmology.
No scientific background is required—just bring your curiosity and a desire to discover.
During the afternoon, we will explore:
• Was there really a Big Bang? What does the evidence tell us?
• Black holes and the latest discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
• How stars are born and how they create the elements that make life possible.
• Dark matter, dark energy, and the evolution of the Universe.
• The remarkable contribution women are making to modern science and cosmology.
• The latest discoveries of exoplanets and the exciting search for life beyond Earth.
Whether you are a lifelong astronomy enthusiast or simply someone who enjoys asking the big questions, this promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking afternoon of discovery.
Come along, bring your family and friends, and discover why cosmology is one of the most exciting sciences of the 21st century.
