astronomy
[ PLEASE NOTE: The e-week announcement about this event had the incorrect date. The correct date for this talk is Friday, October 13, 2017. We apologize for any confusion. ]
Due to a last minute emergency, this talk was cancelled and has been resceduled for Friday, October 13th, 2017.
The history of the universe tells us a lot about the properties of the stuff that it contains. Of particular interest are the dark matter and dark energy, which together comprise 96% of the total energy. I will describe the experimental and theoretical work in Physics and Astronomy, and at NCSA that hope to illuminate these dark" topics."
Professor Morten Lundsgaard will demonstrate a hands-on activity that simulates a way that astronomers look for exoplanets.
