SPEAKER: Dr. Lisa Prato, Researcher, Lowell Observatory
COMMENTS: Lowell Observatory’s Discovery Channel Telescope, in collaboration with the University of Texas, the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), is working on Immersion Grating Infrared Spectrometry. Dr. Prato discussed the latest advances in this exciting field of science and how she uses it for her exo-planet survey.
Dr Prato’s energetic and enthusiastic demeanor and exceptional knowledge of her field brought the idea, technics and possibilities regarding finding ne exo-planets to life. Presented with clarity, and a easy to understand dialog young and old came away with a much better understanding of the search for other worlds and how the methods are improving exponentially.
If you missed this meeting consider contacting Lowell for possible future presentations, this is a presentation that is worth that extra effort to attend.