Time & Date
Thursday, Feb 18
07:30pm - 09:00pm
Information
Ages: 10 and older
Admission Price
Free
Location:
TELUS World of Science - Calgary, 701-11th Street SW
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Media contact Cassandra McAuley, 403-268-8328
Description
“The World’s Oldest Star Atlas” is a free 1-hour lecture by Calgary archaeologist Dr. Nicholas David about new research on an ancient Chinese star atlas.
Archaeology and astronomy combine as Dr. David describes a star atlas thought to date from the T’ang Dynasty around AD 650, and its probable author. He’ll review how it was discovered in Dunhuang, China, how it was used, the Chinese constellations it depicts, its accuracy and how it compares to our modern, western view of the sky.
Dr. Nicholas David, Ph.D. is Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of Calgary
Where
In the Discovery Dome Theatre at the TELUS World of Science Calgary, 701 - 11 Street SW
Special Notes
Each lecture is also a meeting of the RASC Calgary Centre, and the public is invited to stay after the main lecture to learn more about the RASC and its activities.
A parking fee is in effect at the TELUS World of Science.
