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Astronomy, Radio Sources, and Society: The Wonderful Century

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Leiden Observatory is hosting the "Astronomy, Radio Sources, and Society: The Wonderful Century" symposium on 10-13 June 2013. The event will bring together some of today's top research astronomers, science, policy makers, science communicators and educators and members of the media to discuss several topics on astronomy, radio sources and society and celebrate Professor George Miley's achievements in the different domains of astronomy.

In June 2013 Leidse Schouwburg (Leiden theatre) in the Netherlands will host the "Astronomy, Radio Sources, and Society: The Wonderful Century" symposium. The 4-day event provides an opportunity to celebrate Prof. George Miley's contributions to astronomy throughout his 50-year career: From his discovery of the most distant object in the universe and his proposal for the new radio telescope, LOFAR, to his directorship of Leiden Observatory in times of changes and his international educational program designed to inspire children with astronomy, Universe Awareness (UNAWE). The Symposium will be split into four sections, covering the vital relations between astronomy, radio sources and society.

The first day is themed "Astronomy and Society" and will cover topics ranging from the successes of big astronomy projects across the world and the lessons learned from them, to the role of astronomy in stimulating social and economical growth. This session will include contributions from Sir Martin Rees, Prof. Bernie Fanaroff, Prof. Ron Ekers, Dr. Peter Tindemans and many others.

The evening of the first day ("Astronomy for a Better World") will be for a more general audience and focus on the theme how astronomy can be used as a unique tool to help stimulate global development. It will feature a live astronomical-themed musical performance.

The final 3 days of the symposium will deal with the importance of exploding radio galaxies in astronomy and their use as probes of the evolution of the universe. This will feature new results with the Dutch/European radio telescope LOFAR and potential for advances with next generation astronomical facilities.

During the symposium, Universe Awareness will be organizing a EU-UNAWE Teacher Training Workshop for nursery and primary school educators in the afternoon of 11 June, at Museum Boerhaave in Leiden.

Media members (including active bloggers and other social media professionals) are welcome to attend all parts of the event. For media accreditation, requests for interviews and more information please contact Pedro Russo (russo@strw.leidenuniv.nl, +31 71 527 8419).

Contacts: Pedro Russo EU Universe Awareness International Project Manager Leiden University, the Netherlands +31 71 527 8419, cell: +31 6 54 37 26 58 russo@strw.leidenuniv.nl

Marieke Baan Nederlandse Onderzoekschool voor Astronomie (NOVA) Amsterdam, the Netherlands + 31 20 525 7480, cell: +31 6 14 32 26 27 h.m.baan@uva.nl

Prof. Huub Roettgering Main Symposium Organizer / Leiden Observatory Director Leiden, the Netherlands +31 71 527 5851 rottgeri@strw.leidenuniv.nl

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Hubblecast 66: Hubble uncovers the secrets of the Ring Nebula — The ESA astronomy podcast – Video

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This episode of the Hubblecast explores the Ring Nebula (Messier 57). Although this nebula is one of the most famous objects in our skies, more than 200 years after its discovery astronomers...

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New book "99 New Discoveries in Astronomy" researches alternative energy via the stars

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SALISBURY, U.K. (PRWEB) May 23, 2013

Money spent on research to create and harness energy from hydrogen fusion is a waste, according to astronomy researcher and author, P.J. Tomlin, who says this is an unattainable feat.

In his new book, 99 New Discoveries in Astronomy, Tomlin reveals his research findings, many of which fly in the face of popular belief. The findings challenge topics such as the role time plays in controlling the behavior of the universe, the Big Bang Theory, enigmas of the Hubble constant, dark matter and more.

The implications of Tomlins research suggest that, among other things, we may be looking for alternative energy solutions in the wrong place.

Hydrogen fusion is thought to be responsible for the suns remarkable, prolonged stability, but it is an impossible source of surplus energy, Tomlin says. Perhaps the most unexpected finding was that time has an unusual property; one that is responsible for much of the behavior of the universe.

Tomlins motivation for delving into issues related to theoretical astronomy came from his professional background.

As a researcher, critical attention was always necessary in the analysis, accuracy, reliability and interpretation of data, Tomlin says. As a result, I developed a healthy skepticism for quantitative data.

99 New Discoveries in Astronomy By P.J. Tomlin ISBN: 978-14722 3511-9 Approx.142 pages Paperback 6x9 Retail price: $ E-book price: $ Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble

About the author P.J. Tomlin is a retired medical doctor and academic who says that data, when gathered correctly, is sacrosanct. A late professor of Memorial University in Canada and a former lecturer at University of Birmingham in England, Tomlin became interested in understanding the physics that underlie the Hubble constant after retiring. Having knowledge of the expansion of the universe whetted his curiosity and unleashed 99 new astronomy discoveries, Tomlin says.

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Universal Beauty – Astronomy Picture May 2013 HD – Video

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