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Professor Andy Fabian, University of Cambridge
Friday 18 January 2008, 17:30-18:30
Serendipity's Guide to the Galaxy
- đ¤ Speaker: Professor Andy Fabian, University of Cambridge
- đ Date & Time: Friday 18 January 2008, 17:30 - 18:30
- đ Venue: LMH, Lady Mitchell Hall
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Abstract
Abstract
Serendipity plays a significant role in astronomical discovery. Astronomers generally cannot experiment with their objects and must rely on interpreting the objects and phenomena as they find them. A wide range of examples from volcanoes to planets to neutron stars to black holes will be used to illustrate how an observationally-driven subject like astronomy works. Finally, how a ‘look before you think’ approach fits in with ever more expensive telescopes will be considered.
Series This talk is part of the Darwin College Lecture Series series.
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