SMCAS

April 2nd, 2010

Dr. Ken Croswell

 

SPEAKER:   Dr. Ken Croswell

TOPIC:         The Lives of Stars

TIME:           7:30pm  April 2nd
WHERE:      The CSM Planetarium            

The stars that speckle the sky have long fascinated humanity, but only in the past century have astronomers figured out how stars are born, live, and die. Now we can use this knowledge to address the question: Which stars near the Sun might have planets with intelligent life? Drawing on both the laws of stellar evolution and the latest discoveries of extrasolar planets, Harvard-trained astronomer Dr. Ken Croswell describes the lives of stars and the alien worlds they may support.   

                                 

 

Ken Croswell earned his Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard University and is the author of eight highly acclaimed books, including Magnificent Universe, Planet Quest, Ten Worlds, and his latest, The Lives of Stars.  His website is KenCroswell.com.

 

Ken will be signing his books at our meeting.  He has books available in mint condition hardcover.  Prices, cash or check only, no credit cards:

 

          The Lives of Stars:  $22

          Ten Worlds (about the solar system):  $22

          The Alchemy of the Heavens (about the Milky Way):  $27

          Planet Quest (about extrasolar planets):  $27

          Magnificent Universe (beautiful gift book):  $66

          Magnificent Mars (about the red planet):  $66

          See the Stars (about finding constellations):  $19.