Orpington Astronomical Society

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Title: Lectures at Greenwich
Post by: Jim on Mar 20, 2008, 11:39:16
Details on a lecture Series at Greenwich


Big Questions
Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Tuesdays 19.00 – 20.30



'The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.'

Einstein

15 April – What is the Big Bang? A history of the Universe
Simon Singh science writer and broadcaster

13 May – What are black holes?
Dr Phil Uttley Astronomer, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Southampton

10 June – What is Einstein's Theory of Relativity?
Dr Darren Baskill Royal Observatory, Greenwich

8 July – Is There Life in the Universe?
Dr Claire Thomas Royal Observatory, Greenwich

A beginners guide to understanding the Universe. Have you ever asked these questions but never really understood the answers? From eccentric scientists and Led Zeppelin to aliens and teletubbies, this series of monthly talks breaks down these theories into understandable, entertaining and accessible form.

£25/£20 series or £7.50/£5.50 each talk
Advanced booking essential
Bookings: 020 8312 8560

Title: Re: Lectures at Greenwich
Post by: Jim on Mar 28, 2008, 07:26:22
Please note that these are now all sold out