Special Events
David Elder Lecture - Dr Sian Prosser
A constellation of women in the history of astronomy
Dr. Sian Prosser, Royal Astronomical Society
Women have always helped shape humanity's understanding of the universe, albeit often anonymously. In this talk Sian Prosser will focus on some of the first women members of the Royal Astronomical Society, starting with Caroline Herschel and Mary Somerville, and moving onto lesser-known but significant women in the history of astronomy and astrophysics.
About the Speaker
Sian Prosser manages the library and archives of the Royal Astronomical Society, making them accessible to researchers, working with colleagues to use them in outreach and education activities, and promoting the history of astronomy and of the people who created and used the RAS collections. After a PhD on medieval manuscripts, she qualified as a librarian and has completed the Certificate in Astronomy at UCL.
About the David Elder Lectures
Glasgow Science Centre is proud to host the David Elder Lectures in partnership with the University of Strathclyde's Department of Physics. This lecture is open to adults and interested young adults. Please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the event begins. After the start, the doors will be closed and access will not be permitted.
When is this on?
| Thursday 26th March | 19:00 |
This event is available as a standalone event. The tickets can be purchased below
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