Do Galaxies Breathe, too?
Galaxies are more than just hundreds of billions of stars; the gas that fills the space between the stars in fact plays a crucial role in determining the fate of a galaxy. Please join my short presentation to learn more about the interplay between gas and stars, as well as galaxy “breathing” in a similar way to human respiration!
Xinnan Du is the Outreach and Engagement Manager at the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) at Stanford University. Inspired by one of Stephen Hawking’s books, A Brief History of Time, in high school, Xinnan pursued astronomy in undergraduate and graduate studies. Xinnan is passionate about sharing exciting discoveries of the Universe with students and the general public, inspiring and engaging everyone in learning astronomy through various educational programs.
April 20th, 2022 at 1PM Pacific
Homeschool families - please note that this presentation will be from an astrophysicist who will be covering evolution of the universe. Please decide for yourself if this content is appropriate for your student.
