Guest Presentation at UW Space Place
"Star That Go Bump in the Night" by Prof. Bob Mathieu, UW-Madison Astronomy Dept.
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time
7-8 p.m.
Location
UW Space Place, 2300 S. Park St. (lower level of the Atrium)
Description
"Blue stragglers” are mysterious stars in star clusters that appear younger than they should. Dr. Mathieu will share the story of how he and his students used observations from Kitt Peak and the Hubble Space Telescope to explain the mystery of these blue stragglers.
The presentation will be done both virtually and in person. To view the talk virtually, go the the UW Space Place YouTube channel. Masks are required in person.
The presentation will be done both virtually and in person. To view the talk virtually, go the the UW Space Place YouTube channel. Masks are required in person.
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Cost
Free
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