NASA's Chief Scientist to talk about the importance of the moon

02 Apr 2019

Dr Jim Green will talk about advances in lunar science and give an insight into NASA's future Moon plans

Scientists believe that the Moon was formed out of a collision between the Earth with a Mars sized planet named Theia at a very early stage of the development of the solar system. From then on, the Earth and the Moon’s evolution have been intertwined.

The Moon has kept the Earth’s rotational axis pointing in the same direction providing a significant level of stability for the Earth’s climate. Today, the Moon holds many fascinating mysteries for scientists to explore.

Scientifically there has been a number of stunning advances in lunar science and a realisation that going back to the Moon will provide scientists with the opportunity to accomplish transformational science in understanding the origin and evolution of our solar system. NASA’s future plan is to go to the Moon to stay and then onto Mars.

Earth and Solar System, The Royal Astronomical Society and the European Lunar Symposium are delighted to welcome Dr Green to Manchester and to present this free public talk. 

The Importance of the Moon: Past, Present, and Future will take place on Monday, 20 May in Lecture Theatre B, University Place.

Doors open at 5:40pm. The talk will begin at 6pm, and end by 7pm.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

For group bookings, information about venue accessibility, or if you have any other queries please contact isotopegroup@manchester.ac.uk

**Update 09/04/19 - We've managed to move this talk to a larger lecture theatre, and additional tickets are now available.**