February 3, 2017 7-9PM

Event Type: Lecture and Stargazing
Title: The Science of Star Trek
Lecturer: Mike Wong
Position: Graduate Student, Planetary Science
Institution: Caltech
Abstract:
Boldly go where no Astro Public Lecture has gone before and examine the real science behind Star Trek! From the Drake equation in Star Trek�s original 1964 outline to Titan�s haze obscuring the Enterprise in the 2009 reboot, we�ll look at examples of how true scientific facts underpin the legendary sci-fi franchise�s 50-year history. Ever wished you could explore strange new worlds and seek out new life and new civilizations? No need to wait until the 23rd century�we�ll see how scientists are using cutting-edge telescopes and space vehicles to answer those questions today.