Explore gravitational wave astronomy at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
Watch the new full-dome film ‘Superpower Dogs’ at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The film is brought to Los Alamos by Pet Pangaea LLC. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
In 2015, we looked at the universe with new eyes (or perhaps new ears is more accurate!), when LIGO detected gravitational waves for the first time.
Since then, LIGO has detected ripples in spacetime coming from a growing zoo of 29 astrophysical events: mainly the collisions of black holes and neutron stars. Join Jonah Miller and Hyun Lim in the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 4 to explore the sound of spacetime, hear new updates on recent detections of gravitational waves and discover what has been learned from them.
In addition to this talk, the nature center will play the full-dome film “Superpower Dogs” at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5. Local sponsor Pet Pangaea LLC brought this exciting movie to Los Alamos. Join an immersive adventure that explores the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. This inspiring true story is narrated by Chris Evans and follows six dogs that brave earthquakes and avalanches, protect endangered species and help people with special needs.
Seating is limited for both of these events, so please call the nature center at 505.662.0460 or stop by to reserve your tickets. Admission to Friday night’s astronomy talk is free and tickets for “Superpower Dogs” are $6 for adults and $4 for children. Events in the planetarium are not recommended for children under age 4.
For more information about this and other PEEC programs, visit www.peecnature.org, email programs@peecnature.org or call 505.662.0460.
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts a number of interest groups from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit www.peecnature.org.
