Thinking like an atom

RISE Canberra 27 June 2020 25 June 2020

Where:

Online

When:

27 June 2020, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

James Beattie will be showing you how to think like an atom this Saturday 27 June. Photo: Young Stars Facebook.

Ever wonder what the universe might look like from the viewpoint of an atom?

Take a journey with James Beattie, astrophysicist at the ANU, as he explains everyday phenomena from the perspective of jiggling atoms.

To learn more and register your place, visit our website.

The Details

What: Thinking like an atom, with James Beattie and The Young Stars Program
Where: Online
When: Saturday 27 June, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE

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