Astronomy Presentation by Prof Fred Watson at SSC - 19/8/11

[Gary]

There is a talk by Prof Fred Watson at SSC on 19 August 2011 (thanks Carole).

Topic is "Why is Uranus Upside Down?"
http://www.science.edu.sg/events/Pages/Stargazing.aspx

This talk is part of the Singapore Science Festival 2011. More info:
http://www.science.edu.sg/events/Pages/ ... month.aspx

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Source: http://www.science.edu.sg/events/Pages/Stargazing.aspx

Stargazing
ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION

Date: Friday, 19th August
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Maxwell Auditorium, Science Centre Singapore
WHY IS URANUS UPSIDE DOWN?
BY
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR AND ASTRONOMER
PROF FRED WATSON

ASTRONOMER-IN-CHARGE
AUSTRALIAN ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY
COONABARABRAN – AUSTRALIA

Why is Uranus upside down?

Over the past few years, robotic spacecraft from Earth have made ever deeper forays in the field of planetary exploration. We now have unprecedented insight into the geological history of Mars, and astonishing new surveys of the bizarre moons of Saturn. We also stand on the brink of exciting new discoveries from Mercury, Venus, Mars and, in a few years' time, Pluto. What is driving this feverish activity to understand the nature of the solar system? Using the latest amazing images from Mars, Saturn and other corners of the Sun's family, Fred Watson spells out the motivation for these investigations.... And reveals just why Uranus is upside down!

Registration Details

This presentation is open to all, however, pre-registration is required.
Registration forms can be obtained from the following:

• Science Centre website ( http://www.science.edu.sg/events/Docume ... 20Form.pdf )
• SCOB – Science Centre Observatory Facebook page
• By emailing schools@science.edu.sg

Please return the registration form to us by 15 Aug 2011.

Presentation will be followed by Friday night Stargazing at 7:45PM-10PM

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For more info about Prof Fred Watson, visit his official website:
http://www.fredwatson.com.au/

[rcj]

wasnt aware of this. thanks for letting us know , GAEY.

[Airconvent]

Thanks for the tinker, Gary.
I was under the impression Uranus rotates on its side due to a collision with a similar sized object early in its formation, possibly Neptune or Saturn..At least that is what I heard. But you will find out the current accepted explanation at the talk!

[Gary]

Today is the last day of registration. If you are keen to attend, please email your completed registration forms before midnight tonight.