Astronomy and Faith: How Do We Tell Our Story?

Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, of the Vatican Observatory in front of a large telescope

Date(s):

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Time:

1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Location:

Central Library

Mark Taper Auditorium

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Adults

Category:

Lectures

Language:

English

RSVP:

Space is limited. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Registration is not required, but highly recommended. Please register via Eventbrite.

Description:

Join us for the inaugural Amelia Earhart Lecture on Adventure and Exploration, featuring a public talk presented by "The Pope's Astronomer" Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, of the Vatican Observatory.

"The art of storytelling is at the heart of a good book—and a public library," said Br. Consolmagno in describing his talk. "Astronomy and religion also depend on this art to communicate their disturbing and wonderful ideas. We'll examine why stories are fundamental to our understanding of both science and religion and how the way we tell our stories influences how we think about big ideas."

The Amelia Earhart Lecture on Adventure and Exploration program series honors the spirit and legacy of the namesake of the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library in Los Angeles and is sponsored by the Friends of the North Hollywood Library.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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