Spotlight on Astronomy at the Ars Electronica Center:
Deep Space Presentation and Panel Discussion Cover the Cosmos
(Linz, March 1, 2016) The Ars Electronica Center is the place to be for astronomy buffs this week. On Thursday, March 3rd at 6 PM, Prof. Franz Gruber of the Catholic Private University Linz and astrophotographer Dietmar Hager will discuss the origins of the universe from theological and astronomical perspectives. Immediately afterwards in the next Deep Space LIVE with Dietmar Hager, the focus will be on Uniview, the 3-D outer space simulation that’s been one of the most popular features at the Ars Electronica Center and has now been adapted for the new Deep Space 8K. The lineup this weekend Saturday & Sunday, March 5-6, 2016 includes presentations about our Solar System, the Milky Way and the past and future of the cosmos.
Overview of the individual events on this week’s lineup:
Panel Discussion: The Origin of the Universe
Thursday, March 3, 2016 / 6-8 PM
Dr. Franz Gruber, Professor of Dogmatic and Ecumenical Theology as well as Rector of the Catholic Theological Private University in Linz, and astrophotographer and physician Dietmar Hager will discuss the origins of life.
Deep Space LIVE
Thursday, March 3, 2016 / 8-9 PM
Uniview, the 3-D outer space simulation that’s been a favorite of visitors to the Ars Electronica Center, has been adapted for Deep Space 8K, so breathtaking, high-resolution images of the cosmos are in store at the next Deep Space LIVE with Dietmar Hager.
The 9th Planet?
Saturday, March 5, 2016 / 10:30-11 AM
Birgit Hartinger, Infotrainer at the Ars Electronica Center, will explain theories about a ninth planet that’s said to be orbiting on the edge of our Solar System.
Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters – The Largest Structures in the Universe
Saturday, March 5, 2016 / 12:30-1 PM
Herbert Raab, President of the Astronomical Society of Linz, goes into the biggest matter of all!
Our Solar System
Saturday, March 5, 2016 / 3-4 PM
Herbert Raab elaborates on our Solar System’s planets, moons, dwarf planets and asteroid belt.
Best of Uniview 8K
Saturday, March 5, 2016 / 5:30-6 PM
Andreas Bauer, director of the Ars Electronica Center, accompanies visitors into the endless expanses of the cosmos. His vehicle: the Uniview program that’s been an audience favorite and has now been adapted for Deep Space 8K.
Peering into the Past of the Universe
Sunday, March 6, 2016 / 10:30-11 AM
Erich Meyer of the Astronomical Society of Linz cordially invites Univiewers to blast off on a 3-D journey into the depths of the universe—and thus back to the beginning of time.
Peering into the Future of the Universe
Sunday, March 6, 2016 / 1:30-2 PM
The future of the Sun, Milky Way and the whole universe make up the subject matter of this Uniview excursion with Erich Meyer.
The Milky Way and Other Galaxies
Sunday, March 6, 2016 / 3-4 PM
Featuring Linz-based astrophotographer Dietmar Hager
Dietmar’s AstroTrip around the Block
Sunday, March 6, 2016 / 5:30-6 PM
Featuring Linz-based astrophotographer Dietmar Hager
Photo:
Uniview / Martin Hieslmair / Printversion / Album
Photo:
Uniview / rubra / Printversion / Album
