LIVE EXPERIENCE
Cycle the Solar System
Nick Sayers & Megan Argo
Curated by Jaya Ramchandani
Date: 11, 14, 15, 17, 18 NOVEMBER 2017
Time: 10:30 – 13:00 & 17:00 – 19:30
Date: 12, 19 NOVEMBER 2017
Time: 10:30 – 13:00
Venue: Starting from
ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY OF GOA (THE STORY OF SPACE)
to
N.I.O., DONA PAULA
Cycle the Solar System was a 4.5km cycle ride along the Panjim city coast road, in order to explore our solar system at a scale of 1:1,000,000,000. It was led by astrophysicist Megan Argo, who gave a guided tour of the planets (represented by flags and fruits) along the way. During this tour, participants explored the very different sizes and environments of the Sun, eight planets and asteroid belt. They also saw the scale of the planets in the context of the urban environment, and were able to gain a better understanding of their nearby neighbourhood in space.
Please Note:
- For ages 10 and older
- Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult
- 5 bicycles will be provided for free on the morning and evening rides on a first come first serve basis (with registration)
- Bicycles can be hired at discounted rates from Garcia De Orta garden or bring along your own bicycle.
- Please bring your curiosity
Megan Argo
Dr. Megan Argo is an astrophysicist and public speaker with a passion for outreach, studying galaxies in the nearby universe with radio telescopes, and giving public lectures and schools workshops all over the country. She has worked as a researcher in the UK, Australia and the Netherlands. Her passion for sharing the wonders of the universe with children of all ages has taken her from northern Scotland to outback Western Australia, via rural India and cosmopolitan South Africa. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, IAU Commission C2 (Communicating Astronomy with the Public) organising committee, member of the Institute of Physics, honorary member of Macclesfield Astronomical Society, Publicity Officer and Council Member of the Society for Popular Astronomy, Press Officer for the International Meteor Organisation, and an editor for the IMO’s journal, WGN. She is currently a Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Central Lancashire.
Nick Sayers
Nick Sayers is an artist based in Brighton & Hove, UK. He creates artworks inspired by science, maths and physics, often made from recycled and everyday objects. His work explores the beauty of science and the creative potential of sustainable materials. He has brought his science activities to events like Abu Dhabi Science Festival, British Science Festival, Maker Faire, TEDxBrighton, Big Bang Fair and WOMAD. He has exhibited internationally, in Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Canada, United States, Holland, Portugal and Hungary.
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