Whitford public lecture: THE MYSTERIES OF COSMIC DUST
Professor Bruce Draine Princeton University (hosted by the Astronomy Department)
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time
7 p.m.
Location
Sterling Hall 1310, Sterling Hall
Description
Cosmic dust is present in space, in huge quantities. Obscuration by this dust dims and reddens the light reaching us from stars within the Milky Way, and shapes the visual appearance of other galaxies. Dust is responsible for much of the light we see from comets and plays an important role the formation of stars and planets. What is cosmic dust? Today we have many ways to study it, ranging from microwave frequencies to X-rays. We have learned a lot, but important questions remain.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email sstanimi@astro.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Reasonable effort will be made to support your request.