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Fall Semester 2009

Each semester the Department of Astronomy holds a monthly seminar that is given by a faculty member. It is directed toward current or prospective concentrators in Astronomy or Astrophysics but all interested students are welcome to attend. The talks begin at 6pm and last for roughtly 50 minutes with time reserved at the end for questions. This is a great way to learn about interesting subjects in Astronomy, as well as a great way to interact with faculty and other Astronomy/Astrophysics concentrators. If time and weather cooperate, a tour of the Clay Telescope will be given and occasionally the telescope will be opened for viewing.

All talks take place in the Astronomy Lab (Science Center Rm. 804) and FREE pizza is provided!!

DATE
SPEAKER
TALK TITLE AND ABSTRACT
Tues. Oct. 6th
Prof. Doug Finkbeiner

"The True Nature of Dark Matter"

The existence of Dark Matter was uncovered more than 65
years ago, and its effects range from the orbits of stars in the Milky Way
to the curvature and expansion of the Universe as a whole. However, while
we can observe the effects of Dark Matter, we do yet have even a basic
understanding of what it is.

 
Thurs. Oct 29th
Prof. Dimitar Sasselov

"The Era of Super-Earths"
Wed. Dec. 2nd
Prof. Robert Kirshner

"Living in an Accelerating Universe--get used to it!

Links to past semester's seminars...

Spring 2009