Stories about "Astronomy"
University of Michigan astrophysicist to describe 'dark energy' research
Friday, September 17, 2010 8:22 am
It sounds like something that animates an evil empire -- and in fact, so-called dark energy does permeate the entire universe, scientists believe. But this phenomenon is beyond considerations of right and wrong. Instead, it's a force whose mysteries embody fundamental questions about the workings of the universe. Scientists are closer than ever to answering those questions -- and University of Michigan astrophysicist Gregory Tarlé visits Bates College to summarize progress in this effort at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Room 204 of Carnegie Science Building, 44 Campus Ave.
Hughes Travel Grants send academic stars into the public sphere
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:34 am
Like a sports team taking its game on the road, Bates’ best…
Maddie White '09 contemplates the 'final frontier'
Monday, September 22, 2008 12:00 pm
It has always fascinated me that we are able to study and understand what is way beyond our physical reach.
Maddie White '09 contemplates the 'final frontier'
Monday, September 22, 2008 11:31 am
Why did you decide to major in physics? I’ve always enjoyed thinking…
Bates College invites public to safe viewing of 'Transit of Venus'
Wednesday, June 2, 2004 12:27 pm
Faculty in the Bates College departments of geology and of physics and astronomy invite Lewiston-Auburn residents to a viewing of the highly anticipated "Transit of Venus," a rare solar system event, at dawn Tuesday, June 8.
Astrophysicist to discuss age, size of universe at Bates
Thursday, January 13, 2000 3:38 pm
Robert Kirshner, professor of astronomy at Harvard University and an associate director of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, will discuss "The Universe: Old, Expanding, Accelerating?" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in Room 204, Carnegie Science, Bates College. The public is invited to attend without charge.