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Kentucky SkyTalk

Time May 8, 2025 7:00 PM

Location: Chem-Phys Room 287

Speaker:  Dr. Yuanyuan Su

Title: How to Bake a Universe

Abstract: In this recipe, I will share the steps to bake the universe. It begins as an infinitely hot, dense dough and expands into the universe we live in today, ready to be served at room temperature. The baking time is approximately 14 billion years. I will highlight key moments in this process, including the formation of the first sprinkles (stars), and explore the possible future of our universe. Don’t forget to bring the most important ingredient with you: nothing. 

Zoom Link:  There will not be an on-line presence this month. 

YouTube Link

You can find information about the impending nova, T Coronae Borealis, here:

 https://observatory.as.uky.edu/t-crb

 

You may park adjacent to the observatory in parking structure #2 one hour prior to the SkyTalk. 

After parking, please exit the parking structure come down one of the east exits, closest to the Young Library. 

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