Scientists have teamed up with artists to create astonishingly detailed visuals to help us better understand complex astronomical discoveries — presenting science as stunning works of art that allow us to view astronomy through a different perspective.
Learn more about the fascinating connections between art and science during ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s Maunakea Skies talk at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 with Gordon K. Squires, lead of communications, education and public outreach at the Thirty Meter Telescope.
Exploring the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system and following the trail of gold in the universe involves many telescopes and facilities on Earth and in space working in collaboration. Squires will highlight the role of multiobservatory science and discuss the contributions TMT will provide for these and other astrophysical phenomena.
While first-light observations from TMT are still several years away, recent discoveries from other observatories provide tantalizing insights into what TMT will one day reveal.
Squires leads the TMT International Workforce Development, Education, Public Outreach and Communications efforts. He is a co-investigator in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Science Activation program called Universe of Learning. His research explores the old, distant universe, enabling us to better understand how galaxies evolved and formed billions of years ago, and probing into the nature of the dark matter via weak gravitational lensing.
Hosted by planetarium technician Emily Peavy, ‘Imiloa’s monthly Maunakea Skies program includes observational highlights of the current night sky over Hawaii.
Maunakea Skies presentations are the third Friday of each month. General admission tickets are $10, $8 for ‘Imiloa members. Pre-purchase tickets at ‘Imiloa’s front desk or by phone at 932-8901.
‘Imiloa is located at 600 ‘Imiloa Place at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Science and Technology Park. For more information, visit www.ImiloaHawaii.org.