About this Event
We're entering an exciting time for astronomy and cosmology, with new space telescopes scheduled for launch and new ground-based observatories coming online over the next few years. Inspired by recent conversations at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) about what research we'll be able to do with these telescopes, this panel discussion will feature 3 ICG members who will share what science they're looking forward to in this new era of exploring the Universe. From pinpointing the location of black hole collisions to looking back to the formation of the first stars and galaxies in the Universe, join us to find out more about the discoveries we hope to make!
This panel discussion will take place online, with the link being emailed to registered attendees 48 hours before the event.
If you have any accessibility requirements to assist your viewing of this event (e.g. closed captioning, screen readable digital copies of slides in advance) please contact us so we can discuss this with you further.
About the panellists
Becky Canning is a Senior Lecturer in the ICG. Becky is an observer who uses a range of ground based and space based telescopes. She is interested in the relationships between Super Massive Black Holes and the galaxies in which they live.
David Bacon is a cosmologist, and acts as Associate Director at the ICG. He is interested in using the next generation of radio and optical telescopes to understand the behaviour of the Universe.
Ian Harry is a Senior Lecturer in the Gravitational-Wave Physics group at the ICG. In his research he looks for the collisions of some of the most extreme objects in the Universe - black holes and neutron stars, using the data from large gravitational-wave observatories on the Earth and the planned LISA space-based observatory.
Jen Gupta (host) is a Senior Public Engagement and Outreach Fellow at the ICG where her job is to open up the institute's astrophysics and cosmology research to the wider world.
About virtual Pompey Stargazing 2021
This event is part of Virtual Pompey Stargazing 2021, a week-long programme of online astronomy events and activities organised by the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth, in collaboration with the National Museum of the Royal Navy. For more information, visit the Virtual Pompey Stargazing 2021 page on the University of Portsmouth website.
Date And Time : Mon, 25 Jan 2021, 23:30 – Tue, 26 Jan 2021, 00:30 IST
