13 November 2014

Public Talk: Building the world's biggest telescope

| Academy of Science
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The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) is one of the biggest and most ambitious global scientific projects ever conceived. Once completed, it will enable us to delve further into the Universe than we ever have before.

In this talk, CSIRO astronomer Dr. Lisa Harvey-Smith will kick off our Frontiers of Science Conference on astronomy by describing what cosmic mysteries the SKA will help us solve and the technological challenges facing this amazing global project.

When: Tuesday December 2, refreshments from 5:30pm. Lecture and live streaming 6pm – 7pm
Where: The Shine Dome, Gordon St, Acton, ACT 2601
Booking are essential, $6 entry, free parking

To purchase tickets please visit https://register.eventarc.com/24691/2014-academy-speaker-series-dr-lisa-harvey-smith

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