Learn about "weird worlds" with visiting UK astronomer Chris Lintott
The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, Wellington Astronomical Society and Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Association invite you to an evening talking "Weird Worlds" with Chris Lintott.
Chris will share how you can find exoplanets from your sofa!
Chris describes himself as a distractible astronomer who specialises in galaxy formation, machine learning including anomaly detection, and occasional planet hunting. These projects usually make use of the Zooniverse citizen science platform, working in collaboration with more than two million volunteers around the world.
Chris is also an author, a broadcaster for the BBC's long-running Sky at Night programme. THIS IS A FREE EVENT. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 AT 7 PM, Royal; Hotel Featherston
Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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63.3% Summer
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35.4% Winter
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
New Year, New Questions You Won’t Solve!
I get smaller every time I take a bath.
What am I?
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