Profs & Pints: The Dawn of Modern Astronomy

2320 Caniff Street,Hamtramck MI 48212

18 September, 2022

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Profs and Pints Metro Detroit presents: “The Dawn of Modern Astronomy,” with Eric H. Ash, professor of history at Wayne State University and scholar of the development of science and technology in the Renaissance era. The launch of the new James Webb telescope has already given the world stunning new images of the farthest reaches of outer space. Join us September 18th to learn about a similar breakthrough moment four centuries ago--Galileo Galilei’s development of a telescope powerful enough to peer far into the heavens—in a fascinating special matinee talk covering both the challenges Galileo faced and the profound impact he had. Doors at 3p | Talk at 3:30p | $12 Adv | $15 Door ($13 w/ student ID) **ALL TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE SOLD THROUGH THE PROFS & PINTS WEBSITE** CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION! Attached bar Ghost Light opens at 3p Presented by Planet Ant Planet Ant Theatre, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; donations in support of our mission to provide vital resources to artists are accepted at planetant.com/donate.