Beyond the Stars

Public talks

Beyond the Stars

Tags: Unistellar, Astronomy, eVscope

Time: Monday, Feb 10, 2025 -

Location: Menlo Park, CA

(We will have a high end telescope on hand at the event - this will be an interactive event)

Join us on Silicon Zombies as we explore the cosmos with Dr. Franck Marchis, a trailblazing astronomer and leader in citizen science. Currently a senior astronomer at the SETI Institute and co-founder of Unistellar and SkyMapper, Franck has dedicated his career to unraveling the mysteries of the universe. From discovering the first triple-asteroid system to directly imaging a Jupiter-like exoplanet, his groundbreaking research has advanced our understanding of space while embracing citizen science and adaptive optics. As a passionate advocate for outreach and innovation, Franck is also the founder of Dope Space, a company merging education and entertainment in the New Space era. With over 600 scientific publications and numerous accolades, including an asteroid named in his honor, Franck Marchis embodies the spirit of discovery and collaboration. Don’t miss this stellar conversation as we dive into the future of astronomy, decentralized sky observation, and the quest for life in the universe!

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