PUBLIC LECTURE

Out and about in the Universe

Australian Academy of Science Selby Lecture

Monday 5 November 2012

Professor Richard de Grijs
Professor of Astrophysics, Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Peking University, China

Richard de Grijs studied at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and has held positions at the University of Virginia, USA, the University of Cambridge and the University of Sheffield, UK. Since 2009, he has worked as a Professor of Astrophysics at the Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Peking University. Richard has been recognised internationally, through numerous invited talks at major conferences and as scientific editor of The Astrophysical Journal – the pre-eminent journal in astrophysics. Richard’s work focuses on cutting-edge questions related to star formation and galaxy evolution and he has engaged a wide range of audiences including school children on topics related to astronomy.

Out and about in the Universe

Distances in the Universe, even those in our solar system, are beyond the comprehension of most people. This lecture aims at leading the audience through the cosmic distance scale, from our own Earth to the neighbouring planets, the nearest stars, our own Milky Way galaxy, and beyond, to the nearest as well as more distant galaxies, and the edge of the observable Universe. This is done using recent, cutting-edge images, animations and results, informed by Richard’s own research in this field.

When:	Monday 5 November 2012 Refreshments from 5:30 pm Lecture and live streaming from 6pm
Where:	Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Canberra View map
Contact:	RSVPs essential via http://www.eventbrite.com.au/event/4461119328 Further information from Mitchell Piercey Email: mitchell.piercey@science.org.au Phone: 02 6201 9462 Fax: 02 6201 9494