March Slade Lecture Theatre, School of Physics, University of Sydney. We are on the threshold of moving out into the Solar System. As we develop the facilties in Earth orbit necesssary to support such exploration we are faced with the problem of the high cost of supplying water, fuel and materials to orbit. Comets once considered a threat to our civilisation are also a valuable resource. In this lecture we look at both aspects of NEAs and discuss research being undertaken into exploiting crypto cometary asteroids as a source of water and volatiles.
Admission is Free.
Tea, coffee and biscuits - Slade Lecture Theatre School of Physics, University of Sydney. Talk by Dr Zealey, followed by discussion. Dinner at Buon Gusto Italian Restuarant. It is not recommended you park on campus unless you buy a parking ticket from one of the ticket vending machines. Dinner Please contact Iver Cairns, for more information and to reserve a place at the restaurant.