Lectures on Tap - "Are Astronomers the Present Day Cartographers?"

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn!

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📚 Lecture: “Are Astronomers the Present Day Cartographers?”

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Niall Whiteford

Join us for an illuminating evening with Dr. Niall Whiteford as he addresses a common question posed to astronomers: “What’s the point?” In this compelling talk, Dr. Whiteford will explore the significance of exploring the universe and the many ways it impacts our daily lives, from Wi-Fi and GPS to managing our calendars.

He will explain how astronomy not only enhances our understanding of life on Earth but may also pave the way for humanity to become a spacefaring species. What if we could prove that life exists beyond our solar system? Dr. Whiteford will highlight how current astronomical endeavors mirror the efforts of mapmakers from centuries past, charting the cosmos and aiding in our understanding of our planetary history and future as a species.

Dr. Niall Whiteford, an astrophysicist who completed his PhD at the University of Edinburgh, is at the forefront of research utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope to study weather phenomena on alien worlds. He is also dedicated to engaging the public in the fascinating field of astronomy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into how astronomers are reshaping our understanding of the universe with Dr. Niall Whiteford!

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Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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