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  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Bern

The earth-like exoplanets around the dwarf star TRAPPIST-1

Time

18:30

Venue

University of Bern, Hochschulstrasse 4, 3012 Bern

TRAPPIST-1 is a dwarf star only 40 lightyears away from Earth. Recently scientists announced the discovery of seven Earth-size planets around the star. On Thursday, 9 March 2017, scientists from the University of Bern will speak about the findings. And as a special guest SF writer Laurence Suhner will read her latest novel. The event is open to the public, registration is mandatory.

A window to the Universe
Image: ESO/José Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)
The earth-like exoplanets around the dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 (more information and registration)

Intended for

Age:
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+

Activity

Content: medium

Interactivity: active/passive

Inside/outside: inside

Categories

  • Planets
Languages: English
Weather dependent? No
Does it cost anything? No