Public Astronomy Night June 9

Event Name
Public Astronomy Night June 9
Date
9 June 2018
Time
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Location
Penrith (Werrington North) Campus

Address (Room): Building AO

Description

Astronomy Night: Following Light to the Beginning of the Universe Speaker – Dr Luke Barnes How do we know what the Universe is made of? And what shapes its parts into the stars, galaxies and clusters of galaxies that we see around us? Starting from the very early universe, Dr Luke Barnes will discuss how the fundamental factors of our universe, its forces, particles, and the dynamical stage that they tread (space time), compete and cooperate to fashion the Universe today. Includes presentation, short 3D movie, tour of the dome and viewing of the night sky through a range of telescopes (weather permitting). $18.00 Adult $12.00 Child/Concession $50.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Children under 3 years of age free. BOOKINGS VIA OUR WEBSITE ESSENTIAL

Speakers: Dr Luke Barnes

Web page: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/observatorypenrith/penrith_observatory/whats_on

Contact
Name: Raelene Sommer

r.sommer@westernsydney.edu.au

Phone: 02 4736 0135

School / Department: SCEM