Taking the twinkle out of your eye

Stars twinkle because their light has to pass through Earth’s turbulent atmosphere. Scientists get a much clearer view by launching telescopes past our atmosphere and into space. Traditionally, this is done with a satellite, but new experimental techniques might allow us to transport telescopes using giant balloons, at a fraction of the cost. What have we already learnt from these space-based telescopes and what will future telescopes tell us about the best kept secrets in the Universe?

Join Royal Society University Research Fellow Dr Richard Massey to explore the world of space-based observation and find out how scientists are planning to probe enigmatic substances like dark matter and dark energy.
Attending this event

This event is free to attend and open to all. No tickets are required. Doors open at 6pm and seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

If you require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation please contact the events team no later than 2 weeks prior to the event and we would be happy to arrange an interpreter.

Recorded audio of this event will be available on this page a few days afterwards.