Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Auditorium
Advance ticket required
Tickets: $15
Limited capacity
Join us for an exploration of the night sky past and present. Author Jo Marchant delves into how the night sky appeared to classical observers, the constellations they recognized, and the significance of the stars in their daily lives. From Homer’s poetry and Archimedes’s models to Roman emperors who read their fate in the heavens, learn how the stars influenced mythology, politics, timekeeping, and navigation. Then head outdoors for a stargazing session with the astrophotographers of SkiesAway who will guide you through the night sky with telescopes. Enjoy after-hours gallery access, complimentary refreshments, astrology readings, and other surprises.
About the Participants
Dr. Jo Marchant is an award-winning science journalist and author of several popular science books including The Human Cosmos (2020), which tells the story of humanity’s relationship with the night sky and the universe beyond; Decoding the Heavens (2009), about the century-long race to decipher the ancient Greek Antikythera mechanism; and the New York Times bestseller Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind over Body (2016). She previously worked as a senior editor at New Scientist and at Nature, and her articles have appeared in publications including the New York Times, The Guardian, and Smithsonian magazine.
The SkiesAway team has operated star parties around the world – from the top of volcanoes and the High Sierra to the darkest deserts and urban backyards. Founder Bryan Cogdell is an astrophotographer and telescope expert, and has traveled and backpacked through California to find the best dark sky sites. He shares his passion for astronomy through engaging talks with audiences of all ages. Jarred Donkersley is a science communicator and amateur astronomer, dedicated to championing dark sky conservation and fostering a deeper, more immersive understanding of our place within the solar system and the Milky Way.
You may also be interested in How the Stars Have Shaped Humanity with Jo Marchant on Sunday, October 13.
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Parking: $10.
Grab-and-go snacks and beverages including beer and wine will be available for purchase.
1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Get Directions)
