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SUMMARY:Astronomy: A Subject on the Cusp - Shri Kulkarni\, Caltech
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CONTACT:scott chapman
DESCRIPTION:Astronomy enjoys the double reputation of being the second old
 est\nprofession and a romantic subject.  Astronomy\, by all accounts\, is\
 ncurrently in its golden phase with even greater promises as we start\nthi
 s new decade.  What is less well known and less appreciated that\nthe fant
 astic progress in astronomy is primarily driven by technological progress.
  One can say that Astronomy is a major beneficiary of Moore's law. After j
 ustifying this assertion\,\nthe speaker will focus on a specific example: 
 the Palomar Transient  \nFactory. He will then conclude by\nspeculating on
  anticipated advances in astronomy (and driven\nby anticipated progress in
  technology).
LOCATION:Sackler Lecture Theatre\, IoA (tea at 4:00 pm)
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