Name: Orion Observatory Scientific Symposium
Start: 2024-07-21T08:00:00+02:00
End: 2024-07-28T17:00:00+02:00
Location: No location set

Sunday 21 July
- Sun 21 Jul
- Mon 22 Jul
- Astrophysics
  
  Conveners: Duarte Galvao, Michel Succar, Pedro Ferreira (CERN)
  - 1
    
    Exploring Black Hole Dynamics
    
    This talk delves into recent observations and theoretical models elucidating the complex dynamics of black holes, shedding light on their behavior and interactions with surrounding matter.
    
    Speaker: Dominic Hollis
  - 2
    
    Stellar Evolution in Globular Clusters
    
    Investigating the evolutionary paths of stars within globular clusters, this presentation explores the formation mechanisms, lifecycles, and eventual fates of stars in dense stellar environments.
    
    Speakers: Duarte Galvao, Tomas Roun (CERN)
  - 3
    
    Probing Exoplanetary Atmospheres
    
    Utilizing advanced observational techniques and theoretical simulations, this talk examines the composition and characteristics of exoplanetary atmospheres, providing insights into the diversity of planetary environments beyond our solar system.
    
    Speaker: Adrian Mönnich (CERN)
- Astrobiology & Exobiology
  
  Conveners: Pedro Ferreira (CERN), Tomas Roun (CERN)
  - 4
    
    The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
    
    Addressing the ongoing quest for extraterrestrial life, this presentation discusses recent discoveries, methodologies, and future missions aimed at detecting biosignatures and habitable environments in the cosmos.
    
    Speaker: Dominic Hollis
Monday 22 July
- Sun 21 Jul
- Mon 22 Jul
- Astrobiology & Exobiology
  
  Conveners: Duarte Galvao, Pedro Ferreira (CERN)
  - 5
    
    Extremophiles: Life in Extreme Environments
    
    Examining extremophiles as model organisms for understanding the limits of life, this talk explores how these resilient microorganisms thrive in extreme conditions on Earth and their implications for astrobiology.
    
    Speakers: Duarte Galvao, Michel Succar
  - 6
    
    Astrochemistry: From Interstellar Clouds to Prebiotic Molecules
    
    Surveying the rich molecular landscapes of interstellar clouds and protoplanetary disks, this presentation explores the chemical processes leading to the formation of complex organic molecules relevant to the origins of life.
    
    Speakers: Michel Succar, Pedro Ferreira (CERN), Tomas Roun (CERN)
- Cosmology & Dark Matter
  
  Convener: Tomas Roun (CERN)
  - 7
    
    Cosmic Microwave Background Anisotropies
    
    Description: Analyzing the cosmic microwave background radiation, this talk investigates subtle temperature fluctuations that provide crucial insights into the early universe's structure and evolution.
    
    Speaker: Tomas Roun (CERN)
  - 8
    
    Unraveling the Mystery of Dark Matter
    
    Addressing one of the most pressing puzzles in modern physics, this presentation explores observational constraints, theoretical models, and experimental efforts aimed at uncovering the elusive nature of dark matter.
    
    Speakers: Adrian Mönnich (CERN), Dominic Hollis, Pedro Ferreira (CERN)
  - 9
    
    Gravitational Lensing: Probing the Dark Universe
    
    Examining the gravitational lensing phenomenon, this talk discusses its role as a powerful tool for mapping dark matter distributions, probing the geometry of the universe, and testing fundamental physics theories.
    
    Speaker: Michel Succar