Lectures on Tap - "The Birth, Life, and Death of the Sun"

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📚 Lecture: “The Birth, Life, and Death of the Sun”

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Mark Popinchalk

Join us for a captivating evening with Dr. Mark Popinchalk as he takes us on an intimate journey through the biography of our sun, the vital source of energy for almost all life on earth. This fascinating lecture will explore how the sun formed, the path it has traveled throughout its lifetime, and the eventual fate that awaits it.

Using the principles of astronomy and physics, Dr. Popinchalk will share insights into the "inner motivations," "personal struggles," and ultimately the "fatal flaw" of our cosmic companion. His engaging storytelling will shed light on the life cycle of the sun and its significance in the cosmos.

Dr. Mark Popinchalk currently serves as a postdoctoral researcher at the American Museum of Natural History, is an adjunct professor at NYU, and hosts the science comedy talk show Science Tonight!. With expertise in estimating the ages of stars based on their spin rates, Dr. Popinchalk brings a lively approach to complex scientific concepts, making them accessible for all.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about our sun with the enthusiastic Dr. Mark Popinchalk!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, United States

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