The beginning of the universe and the billions of stars and galaxies that exist today are some of the topics that will be discussed at a science talk in Bacchus Marsh in November.
Hosted by science author and lecturer Peter Spinks – and presented at the Lerderderg Library – the upcoming talk titled ‘Our Cosmos Unveiled’ will aim to answer questions like ‘when and how did the universe begin?’ and ‘what gave rise to the many billions of stars and galaxies that exist today?’.
The presentation will feature photographs taken by the world’s most powerful telescopes, along with videos and computer animations of exotic phenomena – such as colliding galaxies – as Mr Spinks aims to take attendees on a memorable journey through space and time.
It will be split up into four sections.
Following an introduction, a ‘getting the big picture’ section will cover the relationship between our solar system, the Milky Way galaxy and our cosmos as a whole.
Then, a ‘start to finish’ section will cover how the universe came into being and how, sometime in the distant future, it might all end.
The final section will be a 20-minute question and answer session.
Mr Spinks holds a master’s degree and has published in international academic journals, and since 1980, he has broadcast and written for several media organisations.
The free event will run from 10am–12pm on Wednesday, November 8 at the Lerderderg Library at 215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.
Details: moorabool.vic.gov.au/Events/November-BacchChat-Our-cosmos-unveiled
