Evenings with Astronomers
In this awesome age of cosmic exploration, the W. M. Keck Observatory has set the highest standards of excellence in scientific achievement. The twin 10-meter telescopes on Mauna Kea are the most powerful tools we have to study the Universe. Sponsored by the Rob and Terry Ryan Foundation, “Evenings with Astronomers” is an annual by-invitation lecture series held at The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani Resort, developed to build community and philanthropic support for Keck Observatory.
2012
Dr. Chris Martin
Imaging the Cosmic Web
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Dr. Chris Martin of Caltech explains the ongoing mission to directly observe the vast filaments of gas that connect clusters of galaxies, feed galaxies and create a vast web of matter that connects all matter in the universe. This lecture was delivered on April 10, 2012, at the Fairmont Orchid on the Island of Hawaii to an enthusiastic audience of Keck Observatory supporters.
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Brian Schmidt
The Accelerating Universe
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Nobel Laureate astronomer Brian Schmidt presents the story of the discovery of dark energy to an audience of enthusiastic Keck Observatory donors at the Fairmont Orchid, Big Island of Hawai’i, on March 20, 2012.
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Dr. Debra Fischer of Yale University
From Hot Jupiters to Habitable Planets
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Dr. Debra Fischer of Yale University explains the lively science of planet hunting. This talk was delivered on Feb. 27, 2012, at The Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawai’i to an audience of philanthropic supporters of the Keck Observatory. To find out how you can make a difference at the frontiers of discovery, please contact Debbie Goodwin at +1 808-881-3814.
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Dr. Adam Burgasser
Discovering Dark Stars
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Dr. Adam Burgasser of UC San Diego tells about the surging science of brown dwarfs—the failed stars that blur the line between planets and stars. This talk was delivered on Jan. 24, 2012, under balmy Hawaiian night skies at The Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island of Hawai’i to an enthusiastic audience of Friends of the W. M. Keck Observatory.
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