
Royal Institution Public Talk - Exoplanets and the future of humanity
Friday 9th June 2023 from 19:00pm to 20:30pm
The Royal Institution
21 Albermarle Street, London, London, W1S 4BS
Take a fascinating journey to the world beyond our solar system with the expert guidance of renowned astronomer, Chris Impey. Explore the exciting and rapidly evolving field of exoplanet research and the incredible progress we’ve made since the first exoplanet was discovered in 1995.
Chris takes us on a tour of the science behind this exciting frontier, from the basics of habitability to the role of private industry in space exploration, offering a glimpse into a future that’s both exciting and uncertain.
Please note that this has already taken place on 09/06/2023
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