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World of Wonder (WOW) is hosting a special event led by Davidson College Professor Kristen Thompson about the Wonders and Mysteries of the Universe.

Usually WOW events are small and limited to families, but this astronomy event at the college is for anyone interested in the topic. Attendance is limited only by the number of seats (78) in the Dana auditorium.

WOW PLUS EVENT:

Journey Through the Cosmos: The Wonders and Mysteries of the Universe

Friday, April 19

Lecture: 7:00-8:00 PM

Stargazing 8:00 – 9:00 PM, weather permitting

Dana Science Building Room 146 on Davidson College campus: 225 Concord Rd, Davidson

Registration is free but required.

Event Description:

We have made enormous leaps in our understanding of the Universe over the last 100 years. For example, it has been discovered that our Milky Way is not the sole galaxy in the Universe. Astronomers found that all galaxies are moving away from us as the Universe expands at accelerating speeds. We now know that the large spiral galaxies all harbor supermassive black holes and we have developed the technology to image them. We have expanded astronomy from studying objects solely with light to learning about them through gravitational waves. The Universe that we know today is indeed very different from the one that our grandparents learned about. Which questions do we think we have answered, and which ones do we not yet understand? Join us for a “Journey Though the Cosmos” as we explore some of these ideas and our place in the ever-growing Universe. Weather permitting, please join us outside following the hour-long lecture and Q&A for stargazing.

Please read our waivers HERE . By registering for this outing, you are agreeing to its terms and conditions. The event is free, but registration is required. Please indicate how many in your party will attend so we have an accurate seat count. If you are unable to attend, update your signup so another family may participate. Thank you!