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Challenging the Paradigm: The Legacy of Galileo
November 19, 2009 - November 19, 2009
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA, USA
Sponsoring organization:
Keck Institute for Space Studies
http://www.kiss.caltech.edu/symposia/galileo2009/index.html
Registration deadline:
November 7, 2009
Subject areas:
astronomy,
Event description:
In the year when the world celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's discoveries through the use of the telescope, this one-day symposium will reflect upon the significance of his discoveries to the development of our culture and to science. Sessions include: ? Galileo the Man and The Space Mission ? Exploration of Galileo's Worlds: The Jovian and Saturnian Systems ? What Galileo Hath Wrought: Observing the Cosmic System ? Beyond Galileo Galilei: Modern Frontiers of Cosmic Science Researchers are encouraged to contribute a poster describing innovative research on any of the themes discussed by the invited speakers. Young researchers and students are especially welcome. Abstracts are limited to 180 words. Deadline for poster abstract submission is September 30, 2009. Please register on our website early - registration is free but seating is limited, and lunch is included.
Contact details:
Michele Judd
Managing Director - KISS
1200 E. California Blvd. MC 220-47
Pasadena, CA 91001
USA
mjudd@kiss.caltech.edu
phone: 626.395.6630
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