Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshop
Have you ever wondered what the universe feels like? Have you ever wanted to touch galaxies, stars, and black holes? Through Knowledge Unbounded Astronomy Workshops led by Pranet Sharma, you’ll get to do just that! These workshops involve an in-depth, extensive—and most importantly, fun! —exploration of the universe and our place within it. We will be discussing topics ranging from the solar system and its mechanics to the detection of dark matter in extra-galactic space to black holes!! Taught accessibly, these workshops synthesize innovative tactile models of the cosmos with auditory instruction. They further introduce advanced techniques of astrophysics research for the visually impaired. The workshops will conclude with a discussion of pathways into accessible careers in astrophysics, and an introduction to professional astrophysics work through Pranet’s experience in the field. Show out for a good time (and to get lost among the stars!)
Monthly Session Topics
- March 8: Galactic astronomy, discussing galaxy morphology and evolution
- April 12: Extra-galactic astronomy, cosmological models, future research into astrophysics (and how you can get involved!)
Who: LightHouse students of all ages
What: Half-hour to hour long discussion about astronomy lead by Pranet Sharma
When: Second Tuesday of the month @ 5:00 pm PST
Where: Anywhere you can access a Zoom meeting
RSVP: If you wish to RSVP for this series, please contact Jamey Gump by email at jgump@lighthouse-sf.org or by phone at 415-694-7372