Welcome to our Autumn 2018 Event!
Please join the Friends of Ohio State Astronomy & Astrophysics (FOSAA) for our Autumn 2018 Event! This event will include an exciting show in the spectacular Arne Slettebak Planetarium and feature several short talks by Ohio State researchers, who will describe recent discoveries at the frontiers of their fields, at a level accessible to all! Following these presentations, an informal lunch with Ohio State faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students will give you the chance to ask all of your questions about planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe, and to learn more about astronomy and astrophysics research at Ohio State.
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
Session 1 - Tickets Available on Eventbrite
10:30-11:20: Planetarium Show
11:30-12:30: Talks in Smith Lab
12:30-1:30: Lunch in the PRB Atrium
Session 2 - Tickets Available on Eventbrite
10:30-11:20: Talks in Smith Lab
11:30-12:30: Planetarium Show
12:30-1:30: Lunch in the PRB Atrium
Planetarium Show:
Origin of the Elements Created by Krisann Stephany, Presented by Nick Clawson or Wayne Schlingman
Featured Speakers:
The Hot Gaseous Halo of the Milky Way by Prof. Smita Mathur
Stellar Explosions by Dr. Tuguldur Sukhbold
Searching for Cold and Distant Planets by Dr. Matthew Penny
Location:
Planetarium Show: Arne Slettebak Planetarium, Room 5033 Smith Laboratory at 174 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210.
Talks: Room 1005 Smith Laboratory at 174 West 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210.
Lunch: Served in the Atrium of the Physics Research Building, across the street from Smith Lab.
Registration:
Registration for this event was announced in mid-October via the FOSAA e-mail list. If you or someone you know would like to be added to this list, please email Prof. Scott Gaudi.