The Universe’s 100th Birthday: Galactic Fireworks and Little Red Dots

The Universe’s 100th Birthday: Galactic Fireworks and Little Red Dots

100 years ago, Edwin Hubble published evidence that there were galaxies beyond the Milky Way. But what have we found since?

By Gresham College

Date and time

Location

VENUE CHANGE - Conway Hall

25 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4RL United Kingdom

About this event

100 years ago this year, Edwin Hubble published the first conclusive evidence that there were galaxies beyond the Milky Way. This lecture, using new results from our latest space telescopes and ground-based instruments, surveys the diversity of systems that we’ve found since, from giant and beautiful spirals to mysterious Little Red Dots. 

A lecture by Professor Chris Lintott.

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/universe-100

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