The image is an artist's rendering of a catastrophic asteroid impact with the Earth. (Credit: Don Davis, NASA)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE HYBRID EVENT:
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Hybrid Astronomy Lecture:
“Exploring the Threat of Asteroid Impacts” (A Free, Hybrid Lecture)
SPEAKER: Prof. Matthew Pappas, Suffolk County Community College
LOCATION: Zoom and the Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton, NY
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
To attend In-Person: https://bit.ly/AsteroidTalk-InPerson
To attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/AsteroidTalk-Virtual
Asteroids and comets lurk among the planets of our Solar System. Though relatively small, these relics of the solar system’s formation pack a powerful punch when they strike planets and moons. Such impacts capture the imagination of us all, but what do scientists understand about these events? In this presentation on impacts, Matthew Pappas, Associate Professor of Astronomy from Suffolk County Community College, will discuss the history of impacts within the solar system, the statistics of life-threatening impacts on Earth, and the efforts being made to protect ourselves from future catastrophic collisions.
After the lecture, weather permitting, in-person attendees will enjoy stargazing by telescope with Hamptons Observatory astronomers. If you’d just like to attend the stargazing portion of the program, you don’t have to register—just drop by at 8:00 PM. Feel free to bring your own telescope.
Hamptons Observatory thanks the Hampton Library for its kind collaboration, and Prof. Pappas for so kindly sharing his expertise.
While this lecture is free, donations to support our programs are needed and deeply appreciated regardless of the amount. To make a tax-deductible donation to support our mission, please click HERE. Thanks!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE, HYBRID EVENT:
To attend In-Person: https://bit.ly/AsteroidTalk-InPerson
To attend via Zoom: https://bit.ly/AsteroidTalk-Virtual
For further information, contact us HERE