Jueves 22 de marzo/ 08:30 a 10:00 am/ Oficinas de AmCham

Tema: “Smithsonian Science in Chile: Unlocking the mysteries of the universe with the Giant Magellan Telescope”

Oradores: Charles Alcock, Director, Smithsonian Atrophysical Observatory and Eva Pell, Smmithsonian´s Under Sexretary for Science.

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a partner in the Giant Magellan Telescope, a planned 24.5-meter diameter segmented telescope that will be constructed at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.  When built, this telescope will image the sky with ten times the sharpness of the Hubble Space Telescope and will make dramatic contributions to some of the biggest questions of our times.  Chile is one of only a few places in the world where this type of astronomical research can happen and the Smithsonian is proud of its long scientific and cultural history with Chile.

Dr. Pell is a strong and articulate advocate for science research and makes a compelling case for investment in astronomy.  She will be accompanied by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's director, Dr. Charles Alcock.   Dr. Alcock is equally elegant in his statements and writings about the future of human understanding of the cosmos and the role that the Giant Magellan Telescope will play in the coming decades.  While in Santiago, Dr. Pell and Dr. Alcock will also be meeting with government officials, establishing relationships with Chilean counterparts and connecting with the university community.  They are also hoping to schedule meetings with individuals and groups that might be interested in learning more about the Giant Magellan Telescope or the Smithsonian.

Registration: [email protected] - 290 9746

Jueves 22 de marzo/ 08:30 a 10:00 am/ Oficinas de AmCham
 
Tema: “Smithsonian Science in Chile:  Unlocking the mysteries of the universe with the Giant Magellan Telescope”

Oradores: Charles Alcock, Director, Smithsonian Atrophysical Observatory and Eva Pell, Smmithsonian´s Under Sexretary for Science.
 
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a partner in the Giant Magellan Telescope, a planned 24.5-meter diameter segmented telescope that will be constructed at the Las Campanas Observatory in Chile.  When built, this telescope will image the sky with ten times the sharpness of the Hubble Space Telescope and will make dramatic contributions to some of the biggest questions of our times.  Chile is one of only a few places in the world where this type of astronomical research can happen and the Smithsonian is proud of its long scientific and cultural history with Chile. 
 

Dr. Pell is a strong and articulate advocate for science research and makes a compelling case for investment in astronomy.  She will be accompanied by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's director, Dr. Charles Alcock.   Dr. Alcock is equally elegant in his statements and writings about the future of human understanding of the cosmos and the role that the Giant Magellan Telescope will play in the coming decades.  While in Santiago, Dr. Pell and Dr. Alcock will also be meeting with government officials, establishing relationships with Chilean counterparts and connecting with the university community.  They are also hoping to schedule meetings with individuals and groups that might be interested in learning more about the Giant Magellan Telescope or the Smithsonian. 

Registration: [email protected] - 290 9746