Learn About Astronomy!
Rockland Astronomy Club is home to some of the best lectures in the Northeast region regarding Astronomy and Space. Bringing in renowned and established guests from all around, RLS is a great way to learn something new about the world of astronomy.
Upcoming Lectures
February 24, 2023
Astronomy, Myth & The Dogon People
Speaker: Dr. Gerceida Jones (NYU)
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Evidence shows that the Dogon People of Mali and Burkina Faso, Africa, clearly understood their connection to the universe, and had keen observational skills. Since the Thirteenth Century, they have claimed that there is a third star in the Sirius binary system. What are the facts behind this mystery?
Dr. Gerceida Jones teaches astronomy at New York University, and studied Physical Oceanography at the University of Michigan. She is most interested in the frontiers of science, such as dark matter, stellar evolution, and cosmic inflation.
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Her research on the astronomical achievements of the Dogon People is paired with a passion for public outreach, aimed at preparing the next generation of STEM students that will be inclusive of all people.
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