What is the scientific potential of the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea?
What is the scientific potential of the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea?
Join Dr. Christophe Dumas of TMT International Observatory for a look beyond the headlines at “Exploring Our Universe With the Thirty Meter Telescope” during ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next Maunakea Skies program at 7 p.m. Nov. 20.
TMT will use state-of-the-art technology, combining adaptive-optics systems with powerful imaging and spectroscopic analysis of the light emitted by astronomical bodies, to explore northern skies at a dramatically enhanced sensitivity and spatial resolution across many wavelength regimes.
This sharpened vision will shed new light on the processes involved in the formation and evolution of the universe and its visible and hidden nature.
In this Maunakea Skies presentation, Dumas will invite the audience to become explorers of the universe, as the ancestors did centuries ago in their search for new uncharted territories.
Time will be reserved for answering questions from the audience about TMT, the scientific studies it will facilitate and the astronomical questions it likely will answer once this new “giant eye” sees light for the first time.
Dumas is an astrophysicist specializing in the study of the formation of planetary systems.
The Maunakea Skies program will be hosted by ‘Imiloa planetarium technician Emily Peavy, who will provide observational highlights of the night sky over Hawaii and point out prominent constellations and stars.
For more information, visit www.imiloahawaii.org or call 969-9703.