Australian science: global impact

Exploring the last frontier: Australia's pioneering work in astronomy

Tuesday 5 March 2013, 6 pm

Professor Brian Schmidt AC FAA FRS Nobel Laureate
ARC Laureate and Distinguished Professor
Mount Stromlo Observatory, Australian National University

Brian Schmidt is an ARC Laureate and Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University's Mount Stromlo Observatory. He was awarded the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to "the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the Universe through observations of distant supernovae", and this year was made a Companion of the Order of Australia. He is currently leading Mount Stromlo’s effort to build the SkyMapper telescope, a new facility that will provide a comprehensive digital map of the southern sky from ultraviolet through near infrared wavelengths.

This lecture is co-sponsored by the Cochlear Foundation

Over the past 60 years Australia has played a leading role in humanity's exploration of the Cosmos. From the establishment of radio astronomy, to the observations that underpin the standard model of the Universe, Australia has contributed using innovative instruments that incorporate world-leading technology.

Brian will describe Australia's role in helping establishing our view of the Universe, and speculate how our participation in the next generation of radio and optical telescopes will help unlock some of the Universe's great outstanding mysteries.

When:	Tuesday 5 March 2013 Refreshments from 5:30 pm Lecture and live streaming from 6pm
Where:	Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Canberra View map
Cost:	Free entry and parking