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SUMMARY:Public Event: The Cosmic Savannah Live Show (in person and online)
DESCRIPTION:The Cosmic Savannah Podcast will be hosting a LIVE show at the IAU General Assembly. This event will blend fun\, education\, and inspiration\, providing a great opportunity for attendees to connect with the stars. The event will feature special guests and will be open to the public for free as well as streamed online!
URL:https://astronomy2024.org/event/the-cosmic-savannah-live-show/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1)\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Convention Square\,\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Participants,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240813T193000
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SUMMARY:#AfricaLookUp Cultural Exchange Evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating evening dedicated to the rich tapestry of cultures and their historic relationship with the skies. Through diverse artistic expressions including storytelling\, music\, dance\, and poetry\, we delve into the timeless wisdom of indigenous knowledge. \nThis gathering is more than just a celebration; it’s a journey of discovery and connection. As we come together beneath the vast African skies\, we honor our shared humanity and the profound bond we hold with the cosmos. Each story shared\, and each dance performed is a testament to the enduring spirit of our collective heritage. \nAt the heart of this event lies a deep reverence for indigenous wisdom. From the celestial navigation techniques of ancient seafarers to the intricate star maps passed down through generations\, these cultural narratives offer invaluable insights into our place in the universe. \nAs we revel in the beauty of cultural exchange\, we invite you to bring forth the treasures of your own heritage. Let us weave together a vibrant mosaic of traditions\, celebrating the diversity that enriches our shared experience. \nThis evening is a celebration of unity\, of the threads that bind us as one human family. Join us under the African skies as we embrace the wisdom of our ancestors and chart a course toward a brighter\, more connected future. \nTogether\, let us honor the legacy of indigenous knowledge and celebrate the beauty of cultural diversity. \n\n\nWe invite you to participate in our cultural showcase event\, celebrating the diverse connections between various cultures and astronomy. Whether through storytelling\, song\, dance\, or other creative expressions\, we welcome you to share how astronomy is interwoven with your cultural heritage. This event will be held during the IAU-GA. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your name *Please give your full name.How would you like to be addressed? *Please indicate how you would like to be addressed in communications with you. Examples might be "John"\, "Jane Doe" or "Ms Mnegwa".Your email address *Please give your email address. We use this for communication with you.Which culture or community do you represent? *Your country of residence *Please give the country in which you are currently living.Will you be participating as an individual or as a group? *IndividualGroupWhat is the number of participants of your group? *Please give the size of your group (including yourself).How would you like to present your culture or community? *Please state how you would like to represent your culture or community. This can be through song\, dance\, art\, storytelling\, or any other way.Would you be presenting online or in-person? *OnlineIn-personWhat equipment would you need?Please list any equipment you would need (such as a microphone\, a screen\, etc.).Submit
URL:https://astronomy2024.org/event/africalookup-cultural-exchange-evening-2/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1)\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Convention Square\,\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Participants,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240813T181500
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240813T191500
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SUMMARY:Public Astronomy Talk: Nature of the Universe by Prof George Ellis (in person and online)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 13th August 2024 at 18:15\nProf George Ellis \nThe nature of the Universe:  What we know and what we don’t know \nAbstract: Our ancestors looked up at the sky and asked questions about our existence in the universe\, as we do today. We now know that the universe is very old and very large\, and is changing with time. It has evolved from a very small size in the distant past to its present size\, with a succession of physical processes leading to structures emerging at many scales. Precise astronomical data attained by many telescopes confirms this solid understanding. But there are key issues that are not understood. What is the nature of dark matter? Of the dark energy underlying an accelerating expansion rate at recent times? What physics underlies its dynamics before the Hot Big Bang epoch? Why is there a Hubble tension? Is there an age problem?  Other issues are\, Why is vacuum energy as small as it is? How did quantum fluctuations lead to classical structure? We don’t know the spatial topology of the universe\, or if it is spatially infinite. Above all\, we don’t know how it came into existence\, nor why it allows any life at all to exist. I will claim that the future of the universe is not yet determined yet\, and no\, we don’t live in a simulation. \nBio: George Ellis is Professor Emeritus and Research Fellow at the University of Cape Town\, South Africa. He started his research career studying General Relativity Theory and Cosmology at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics\, Cambridge University\, where he wrote The Large Scale Structure of Spacetime with Stephen Hawking. He returned to the University of Cape Town in 1973 where he started a research group in general relativity and cosmology\, but also started research in areas such as low-income housing policy\, quality of life indicators\, and how complexity such as the brain emerges from the underlying physics. He has been visiting professor at many universities round the world\, including a period as Professor of Cosmic Physics at the International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste. He has written or co-authored 15 books and some hundreds of papers with over 48000 citations. He has 7 honorary degrees and was awarded the Star of South Africa medal by President Nelson Mandela. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society\, London (FRS) and of the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
URL:https://astronomy2024.org/event/public-astronomy-talk-2-nature-of-the-universe/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1)\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Convention Square\,\, Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Participants,Public Events
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SUMMARY:Public Astronomy Talk: Our Dynamic Milky Way by Prof Gerry Gilmore (in person and online)
DESCRIPTION:By Prof Gerry Gilmore on August 9 at 18:15 \nOur Dynamic Milky Way \nThe Milky Way is a band of stars across the sky which has fascinated every people. In the last few years we have become able to measure where the stars are and how they move. We see the Milky Way Way to be a dynamic galaxy\, changing\, growing\, twisting\, evolving towards the cataclysmic merger which will change it for ever. The Gaia spacecraft allows us to tell this story. \nBio \nGerry Gilmore is from New Zealand. He grew up on a small farm\, attended Canterbury University\, Christchurch\, where he obtained the first astronomy PhD in New Zealand. Following 5 years at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh he moved to the Institute of Astronomy Cambridge in 1984. Initially as holder of an SERC Advanced Research Fellowship\, and subsequently the Royal Society Smithson Fellowship\, he joined the faculty becoming Professor of Experimental Philosophy. Among many awards he became FRS in 2013. His academic work focusses on the Milky Way Galaxy\, its content structure and evolution. He made significant discoveries\, including that of the Milky Way Thick Disk\, evidence of the early galaxy’s merger history\, the Sagittarius dwarf\, first evidence of ongoing galaxy merger growth\, and the first precise determination of the dark matter density near the Sun. He has led many large research projects\, including UK involvement in the ESA Gaia mission. Gerry’s full title is Professor Gerard Gilmore FInstP\, Hon FRASNZ\, ScD\, MAE\, Hon FRSNZ\, FRS\, Emeritus Professor of Experimental Philosophy\, Institute of Astronomy\, Cambridge University\, UK and Honorary Fellow\, Institute of Astrophysics\, FORTH\, Crete\, Greece.
URL:https://astronomy2024.org/event/public-astronomy-talk/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1)\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Convention Square\,\, Cape Town\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:An Evening with NASA (in person and online)
DESCRIPTION:An Evening With NASA \nAugust 8\, 2024 \n7:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nCape Town Conference Center\, Auditorium 1 \nLearn how to get involved with NASA and hear from experts about NASA Science programs that explore the secrets of our universe. Brief talks will highlight the latest discoveries from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space\, as well as future missions to study dark matter\, dark energy\, and planets outside our solar system; how NASA studies the Sun and its relationship with our solar system; and the agency’s strategy to safeguard Earth from potentially hazardous asteroids and comets. \nSpeakers include: \n7:00-7:15             Mark Clampin: Introduction to NASA Astrophysics \n7:15-7:30             Alex Lockwood: Opportunities for the International Community \n7:30-7:45             Eric Smith: James Webb Space Telescope \n7:45-8:00             Anjali Tripathi: Exoplanets \n8:00-8:15             Lucas Paganini: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope \n8:15-8:30             Tom Greene: Habitable Worlds Observatory \n8:30-8:45             Irina Kitiashvili: Heliophysics \n8:45-9:00             Doris Daou: Planetary Defense
URL:https://astronomy2024.org/event/an-evening-with-nasa/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1)\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Convention Square\,\, Cape Town\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:Journey into Space with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening as Dr. Sian Proctor\, geoscience professor\, Afrofuturism artist\, and trailblazing astronaut from SpaceX Inspiration4\, takes the stage at the Cape Town International Convention Centre during the IAU General Assembly 2024! Discover her groundbreaking journey as the first female\, African American commercial astronaut to pilot a spaceship. From her captivating Afrofuturism art to her pioneering work in analog astronaut missions and sustainable space practices\, Dr. Proctor inspires a future of diversity and inclusion in space exploration.  \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity on Wednesday\, August 7th\, from 19:30 to 21:30.  \nBe part of this memorable event—book your seat today! 
URL:https://astronomy2024.org/event/astronaut-public-talk/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre 1 (CTICC 1)\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Convention Square\,\, Cape Town\, South Africa
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