Near-Field Cosmology and the Lowest-Mass GalaxiesGalaxies less massive than the Small Magellanic Cloud (10^8 Msun) have become increasingly relevant to a broad range of astrophysics from cosmic reionization to deciphering the nature of dark matter. Yet, they are simply too faint to be directly detected at any appreciable redshift, compromising our ability to place them ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Cosmology with neutral hydrogen in the post reionization era Measurements of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) anisotropies and, more recently, of the distribution of galaxies at late times led us to the definition of a concordance cosmological model, the so called LCDM model. Despite its phenomenological success, several fundamental questions about the origin and fate of our Universe remain ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Studying Distant Galaxies with Innovative Astronomical InstrumentationRecent advances in diffraction-limited techniques on 8 - 10m telescopes using adaptive optics (AO) and integral field spectrographics (IFS) have led to significant scientific achievements and are stimulating the design of future instrumentation. My talk will focus on development and use of current near-infrared AO instruments to study galaxies in ...
Cafe InquiryCenter for Inquiry San Francisco's monthly get together to talk about whatever interests us.
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
NightLife & DeathIt’s a matter of NightLife and death when we team up with the Reimagine End of Life Festival to examine the big questions about death in the natural world through an evening of science, discussion, and art.Dealing with Death African HallAt 7 pm, Learn about the animal care provided in ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Expand your perspective with an evening of innovative storytelling that illuminates the fluid relationship between art and science. Hear from scientists working directly with artists to share their research in new ways and artists using science as inspiration - then immerse yourself in a spectacular multimedia artwork highlighting ice studies.Can ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $19.95, $0.00 A.D. members. $14.95 explO members
Astronomy on Tap Santa Cruz - Death in the UniverseThe night sky might seem peaceful but there are many things simmering under the calm facade. Come to Astronomy on Tap this month to hear Dr. Jeffrey Silverman discuss some of thew ays the Universe is trying to kill off humanity. From killer asteroids to exploding stars, The Universe is ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
The Path of the JaguarHumankind both admires and reveres the mighty jaguar. They have been used as symbols throughout the Americas and continue to gain global and local support for conservation. Yet, their predatory behavior and massive, connected habitat requirements bring them into conflict with humans, leading to dramatic decline over the past 20 ...
