What Were the Atoms in Your Body Doing 8 Billion Years Ago: The Story of Cosmic Evolution
Although few people ever think about it, the atoms that make up your body are “on loan” to you from the Earth’s “atom collection.” Thanks to modern astronomy, we now know the history of these atoms even before they were part of the Earth. In this talk, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi examines the history of the cosmos, and how it evolved from the heat of the Big Bang to conditions that make astronomy fans possible. We focus on the role of exploding stars, which create new elements and recycle them so that to be available to future generations of stars, planets, and life-forms.
Andrew Fraknoi retired in 2017 as the Chair of the Astronomy Department at Foothill College. He served as the Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for 14 years. Fraknoi was the California Professor of the Year in 2007.
There will be a luncheon before the lecture at 12:00. The luncheon is $15.00 for each adult and $5.00 for each child under 18. The lecture is free and you can attend without paying for the luncheon.
February 16
Darwin Day Luncheon and Lecture
What Were the Atoms in Your Body Doing 8 Billion Years Ago: The Story of Cosmic Evolution
Although few people ever think about it, the atoms that make up your body are “on loan” to you from the Earth’s “atom collection.” Thanks to modern astronomy, we now know the history of these atoms even before they were part of the Earth. In this talk, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi examines the history of the cosmos, and how it evolved from the heat of the Big Bang to conditions that make astronomy fans possible. We focus on the role of exploding stars, which create new elements and recycle them so that to be available to future generations of stars, planets, and life-forms.
Andrew Fraknoi retired in 2017 as the Chair of the Astronomy Department at Foothill College. He served as the Executive Director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for 14 years. Fraknoi was the California Professor of the Year in 2007.
There will be a luncheon before the lecture at 12:00. The luncheon is $15.00 for each adult and $5.00 for each child under 18. The lecture is free and you can attend without paying for the luncheon.