Overview
To cultivate public interest in astronomy, the Macao Science Center will host three 'Starry Skies' popular science lectures in April. This series explores the feasibility of human space travel and habitation, delves into the traditional Chinese 24 Solar Terms, and takes participants on a virtual tour to the historic Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, offering a multi-faceted journey into astronomical knowledge.
Lecture Schedule
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Lecture 1: Next Stop, Space: Space Tourism
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 2, 2022, 5:00 PM
- Speaker: Ms. Long Jiaying, Senior Instructor from Astronomical Society (Hong Kong)
- Topic: Explores the technological challenges and financial feasibility of space tourism and habitation for the general public.
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Lecture 2: The Universe of the 24 Solar Terms
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 23, 2022, 5:00 PM
- Speaker: Mr. Yu Huijun, Head of the Occultation Section, Hong Kong Astronomical Society
- Topic: Introduces the origins and development of the 24 Solar Terms, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and discusses their impact on daily life and modern astronomy.
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Lecture 3: Online Tour of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 30, 2022, 5:00 PM
- Speaker: Tania Marques, Astronomer from the Peter Harrison Planetarium
- Language: English
- Topic: A virtual tour of the historic Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, featuring its collection of astronomical instruments and the world-famous Prime Meridian.
Practical Information
- Venue: Planetarium, Macao Science Center
- Admission: Free. No registration required.
- Ticket Collection: Tickets are available at the Macao Science Center ticket office on the day of the event.
Macao Science Center General Information
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily.
- Closed: Every Thursday and Lunar New Year's Eve.
- Open on Public Holidays: Yes.
- Website & Updates: For the latest information, please visit the Macao Science Center website www.msc.org.mo and its social media channels.
