Was Einstein Wrong?
Public lecture at Astro-Expo 2011
Saturday 19 November 2011 12pm to 6pm
SNIAM Building, Trinity College Dublin
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According to some of the world's top scientists at CERN some things possibly CAN travel faster than the speed of light, something which is completely disallowed in Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
The huge science team, based in Italy and Switzerland, are hoping that their experiment can be tested by other scientists around the world to find out what's really happening.
If it turns out that some particles can accelerate beyond the speed of light, it will open up a whole new world of science and physics!
To celebrate its annual space and astronomy exhibition - Astro-Expo - Astronomy Ireland has asked one of Ireland's leading authorities in this area, Dr Cormac O'Raifeartaigh, to explain this dramatic new finding to the general puplic
Dr O'Raifeartaigh is a very popular public speaker gifted at explaining complex scientific issues in layman's terms. As a professional scientist working in this area he is uniquely qualified to explain what has happened, what is at stake, and what, if anything, might resolve this issue and the fate that awaits us all if no resolution can be found.
This lecture Faster Than Light takes place at 3pm on Saturday. Book tickets HERE.
Astronomy Ireland's annual astronomy exhibition will once again take place this year in Trinity College Dublin. This year's event is a one-day affair, with people coming from all parts of Ireland. It takes place on Saturday, November 19.
Dave Gradwell has been observing the Sun for many years and his solar images are known worldwide. From his observatory near Birr he observes many aspects of solar activity, all of which are in reach of the amateur. This year he has accurately predicted 3 occurrences of the Northern Lights over Ireland. In this talk he will explain, how to observe the Sun through telescopes, Capture solar flares as they happen, and observe the effect of the Sun's magnetic field on the Earth and as a result predict occurrences of the Northern Lights. Some of his images can be viewed on his website www.davegradwell.com
Dave Gradwell's lecture takes place at 1pm on Saturday. Book tickets HERE.
EXHIBITIONS:
- DCU Physics Society - Exploring Physics Experiments
- Carl O'Beirnes - Astrophotography Workshop
- Astronomy Ireland Shop - Telescope Demonstrations
The price for lectures is €18 for both, or €10 each (€15 for both or €8 each for members of Astronomy Ireland).
FREE: There is no entry fee to the exhibitions
Booking Information
| Date | Saturday 19th November |
| Time | 12pm to 6pm |
| Venue |
SNIAM Building, Trinity College Dublin Click HERE for a building map of Trinity College campus Click HERE for Directions. Click HERE for Map of area |
| Admission | €18 for both lectures, or €10 each (€15 for both or €8 each for members of Astronomy Ireland). Visiting the exhibition itself is free. |
| Booking |
Click HERE to book Tickets online.
Call (01) 890 11 11 to book tickets over the phone using Debit/ Credit Card Send a cheque/ PO/ Draft, made payable to Astronomy Ireland to PO BOX 2888, Dublin 5. |
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Acknowledgment: Astronomy Ireland would like to thank the TCD Astrophysics Research Group for helping with the Astro-Expo 2011 in Trinity College Dublin.
