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David Elder Lecture Series

The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.

David Elder Lecture Series

About David Elder Lecture Series

30th October 2024
20th November 2024
7pm - 8pm
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow South Side G51 1EA
£6 per person, per lecture
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Glasgow Science Centre is proud to host the David Elder Lectures in partnership with the University of Strathclyde's Department of Physics. The David Elder lecture series presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters. This lecture series continues the tradition of monthly astronomy lectures in Glasgow which began with the first David Elder Lecture in 1905!

This regular monthly programme of talks in The Planetarium runs over the winter months each year. Each lecture lasts approx. 1 hour and is best suited to older teenagers (aged 16 years+) and adults.

2024-25 LECTURE SERIES

Wednesday 25 September 2024
Circular Space Economy: from recycling space junk to mining asteroids
Speaker: Prof. Massimiliano Vasile, University of Strathclyde

Wednesday 30 October 2024
Neither Here nor There: Jupiter's connection to its local space environment
Speaker: Dr. Licia Ray, Lancaster University

Wednesday 20 November 2024
Las Cumbres Observatory: a global network of robotic telescopes for science and education
Speaker: Dr. Edward Gomez, Cardiff University


Talks starts at 7pm and last around 1 hour with the opportunity for a live Q&A following the talk. The talks are best suited to older teenagers and adults.
Tickets are available to attend each talk in the David Elder Lecture series in-person at The Planetarium.

Tickets cost £6 per person, per lecture. Capacity is limited and pre-booking online is essential to avoid disappointment.

Additional Dates: 20 November 2024

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