Vladimir Surdin: Secrets and Myths About the Universe!

What is true and what is myth in our ideas about space? The well-known astronomer and one of Russia's best science popularizers, Vladimir Surdin, clearly and engagingly examines the most common misconceptions about the Universe and provides scientifically grounded answers to questions that concern everyone.

The lecture is aimed at a broad audience. Both newcomers and those long interested in astronomy will understand and find it interesting.

What will be discussed:

• How heavy are stars?
• The cosmic web: how the Universe is structured
• Why haven't we flown to other planets yet?

About the lecturer

Vladimir Georgievich Surdin — Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, senior research fellow at the State Astronomical Institute named after P. K. Shternberg (GAISh, Moscow State University), associate professor at the Faculty of Physics, Moscow State University. Laureate of the Belyaev Prize and the 'Enlightener' Prize. Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Commission on Combating Pseudoscience and chair of the 'Promotion and Popularization of Astronomy' section of the Scientific Council for Astronomy of the RAS.

After the lecture you will have the opportunity to ask your questions to Vladimir Surdin in person.