when:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2024-10-29T19:00:00+01:00
2024-10-29T20:00:00+01:00
where:
Ubuda Polaris Observatory
1037 Budapest
laborc sh. 2/c.
Ōbuda 2024 Star Performance Series, Polaris Observatory
October 29, 7pm: Imagination in Science: Extreme Research or Scientific Daydream? (Performed by Laszlo Kiss)
In addition to articles dealing with the results of mainstream scientific research, the astronomical literature is sometimes expanded with interesting studies. Interstellar visitors from rickety Dyson spheres? Laser communications detection for intelligent civilizations? How can we detect giant structures built around other stars? In our presentation, we consider these “miracle insect” articles, based on which we can also get an idea of the interactions that can be discovered between scientific research and science fiction literature. Everyday science fiction? Surprising and funny stories from astronomy articles.
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