Br. Guy Consolmagno discusses how astronomy is more than just observing; it’s making sense of those observations. A good theorist needs to blend a knowledge of what’s been observed, with a good imagination… and no fear of being wrong. Ptolemy in ancient Rome, the medieval bishops Oresme and Cusa, the 19th century astronomers Schiaparelli and Pickering, all rose to the challenge; and they were all almost correct. Which is to say, they were wrong… sometimes hilariously, sometimes heartbreakingly so. What lessons can 21st century astronomers take from these discarded images of the universe?
When: Fri., Feb. 6, 3-4 am
Where: University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
Butler Auditorium in the Gary Tharaldson School of Business
(note: NOT in Butler Hall, which is a dorm)
Parking: Visitors should park in lot M, and walk into building 6 from there. Butler Auditorium will be on your left, and TSB 206 on your right.
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Note: This talk will be recorded and put on the University YouTube page