Astrophysicist Galen Gisler will present a talk on the decades-long search for dark matter, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Anyone curious about one of the universe’s greatest mysteries is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) 7-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Los Alamos Nature Center planetarium for an intriguing presentation titled Dark Matter?
Astrophysicist Galen Gisler will explore the decades-long search for dark matter and whether the scientific community has made any breakthroughs since it was first hinted at nearly 90 years ago. Despite decades of research, including costly and extensive searches for the elusive particles believed to constitute dark matter, no direct detections have been made. Gisler will also discuss the growing voices among astrophysicists who propose alternative theories and what this means for the future of cosmic understanding.
Gisler, PhD, a Los Alamos resident, earned his doctorate in astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. He worked for 25 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory before moving to Norway, where he expanded his expertise with geology studies at the University of Oslo. Now retired back in Los Alamos, Gisler continues to share his passion for the universe at the PEEC planetarium.
Admission for Gisler’s presentation is $8 for adults and $6 for children. Events in the planetarium are not recommended for children under age 4.
For more information, visit peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.
About PEEC:
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35.
To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.
