Join us as Giovanni Fazio addresses the Walden Forum. Dr. Fazio, one of the world’s leading astrophysicists (shown here with the revolutionary Spitzer Telescope), will present "Where Are We? Our Place in the Universe," taking us on a trip starting at the Earth and traveling to the edge of the known Universe. His is the first in a free series of presentations, lectures and events that Walden Forum plans over the coming year. .Dr. Fazio’s qualifications for this lecture are so legendary, and so numerous, that they defeat any attempt at a short summary, much like the subject of his talk. He is Senior Physicist, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; Lecturer, Astronomy Department, Harvard University; and a Faculty Member, International Space University, Strasbourg, France. His involvement in the first infrared astronomical telescope to fly on the Space Shuttle and his contribution as principal investigator for the infrared camera on the radically designed Spitzer Space Telescope, launched in 2003, has paid off in volumes of intriguing new discoveries as well as some of the most awe-inspiring images ever captured of the universe. “Dr. Fazio addresses what is literally the very largest possible subject with a highly approachable, yet compelling, sense of wonder,” says Walden Forum Director Tom Liszewski. “We are delighted that he can provide a grand beginning to this new series, which features captivating discussions with extraordinary people,”
About Walden Forum. The Walden Forum is a free public series that promotes learning and discussion about important ethical, religious, political, scientific, social and other topics in a live forum setting. Provocative speakers may challenge our preconceived notions about the world around us and offer access to issues that might not otherwise be heard in Wayland or our surrounding community. Featuring world class speakers on great topics throughout the year, The Walden Forum is a non-religious community program offered by First Parish in Wayland, and held at the historic 1815 First Parish Meetinghouse at the intersection of Routes 20 and 27 in Wayland center.
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