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Kentucky SkyTalk™

Time August 14, 2025 7:00 PM

Location: Chem-Phys Room 287

Speaker: Tim Knauer

Title Astronomical Misses Through the Centuries

Abstract: The invention of the telescope marks the beginning of modern astronomy. Data from this new technology often clashes with expectations, and data is open to interpretation. It takes time to separate the blind alleys from the truth. Some contradictions are still an open matter.

Zoom Link:  https://uky.zoom.us/j/83632362647

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 https://observatory.as.uky.edu/t-crb

 

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