Touching the Sun
Schedule
Wed Jan 15 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Conway Hall | London, EN
About this Event
Despite its familiarity, the Sun is a very different presence from the friendly yellow circle in children's paintings. Our star is a broiling mass of plasma, with its powerful magnetic fields, twisted by its rotation, capable of producing dramatic events of spectacular beauty and power. Using results from NASA's Parker Solar Probe – the fastest moving human-made object ever – and ESA's Solar Orbiter, this spectacular lecture takes a new look at the mysteries of the Sun, and its effects on the Earth.
A lecture by Professor Chris Lintott
This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: gres.hm/touching-sun
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/support/
Where is it happening?
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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