POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
NOTE: there will be a casual night onsite tonight at MBO
Members Night at the Observatory – All our members are welcome to come along no matter what age you are.
Our special guest speaker will be Astrophysicist/Cosmologist, Brad Tucker.
Brad will broadcast over Zoom so if you can’t make it in person to MBO then you can still catch the presentation online.
Brad is excited to talk to us about…
‘The Past, Present, and Future of Mt Stromlo – Celebrating Mt Stromlo’s 100th Anniversary’
Formally founded in 1924, Mt Stromlo just celebrated its 100th year as an organization. From solar observations, measurements of the size of the Universe, exoplanets to the discovery of dark energy, and more, Mt Stromlo Observatory has been at the forefront of astronomical discoveries. However, it also has a huge legacy in areas that most people to not know about. In this talk, I will explore the history of Mt Stromlo Observatory, as well as what the future has in store. Along the way, we will talk about some of the interesting parts of its history as well as how it is shaping the future of astronomy and Canberra – in particular light pollution and how we are a becoming a test case for future combating of light pollution.
Brad’s background.
Brad Tucker is an Astrophysicist/Cosmologist at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Mt. Stromlo Observatory and the National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, at the Australian National University.
Brad received bachelor’s degrees in physics, Philosophy, and Theology from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD in Astrophysics and Cosmology from Mt. Stromlo Observatory at the ANU. He’s leading programs using the NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope and TESS to understand why and how stars blow up. He’s also building a network of ultraviolet telescopes in the upper atmosphere, and a search to find Planet 9.
Brad frequently gives talks to school groups and the public about Astronomy and has regular segments on various radio and TV stations. He has also developed a series of Astronomy coins with the Royal Australian Mint, consulted on science fiction movies, and has been featured in TV specials. He is currently in the process of writing his first popular book and has developed an online Astronomy course.
Bookings can be made through the MBO website.
Book online to reserve your seat at https://mbo.org.au/events/category/members-events/
Please remember to book a ticket for each person who you are bringing up to the event under your membership thanks
