No science background is required and the lecture is appropriate for students age 13 and older.
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
This program is part of national series that celebrates the centennial of the American Astronomical Society. One of the most distinguished astronomers in the U.S., Rubin has made significant contributions to many areas of understanding of galaxies. She will describe our modern understanding of dark matter, which may make up the majority of the universe. Rubin has devoted her professional career to the study of motions of gas and stars in galaxies. An enthusiastic lecturer, she has presented to audiences throughout the U.S. and abroad, including Chile, Europe, U.S.S.R., India, Japan and China.