In Search of the Ultimate Ruler: The Grand Challenge of Distances in Astronomy

GUEST SPEAKER: John O’Meara, W. M. Keck Observatory Chief Scientist

ASTRONOMY TALK | Even with the most powerful telescopes and instrumentation, astronomy faces a fundamental problem: the ability to determine the distance to objects in the cosmos. 

From the solar system to the cosmic microwave background, the history of astronomy is intertwined with the hunt for a better distance measure. 

This talk will trace that history and that quest, from the era before telescopes to the telescopes of tomorrow.

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FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Gates Performing Arts Center at the Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA) campus in Waimea (Kamuela)
65-1692 Kohala Mtn. Rd.
Kamuela, HI 96743

GOOGLE MAP DIRECTIONS
Please use HPA’s main gate, the Visitors Entrance, not the Service Entrance; see campus MAP

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