David Helfand and David Garland
Wednesday, December 6th @ 7 pm Union Hall’s "Secret Science Club" Presents: A SPACE ODDITY! Astronomer (and Earthling) David J. Helfand lectures on: "Intelligent Life in the Universe??" "Earth to Space. Earth to Space. Come in please … " So far no one’s answering. But recent advances in astronomy and biology have enhanced the ability of scientists to predict whether—despite the lack of contact—there is intelligent life beyond our own solar system. Chair of the Department of Astronomy at Columbia University, David J. Helfand peers through a speculative telescope and asks: Are we alone? Or is the universe teeming with extraterrestrials? What kinds of planets might ETs live on? And what are the chances that these space folks are smarter than us Earthlings? Then ... Blast Off to Art-Pop Planet with David Garland The host of WNYC’s "Spinning on Air," David Garland rockets out of the broadcasting booth—with a 12-string guitar and a beguiling bariton...