Vermont Astronomical Society at Brownell Library

Fossils in the sky: chasing our origins through NASA's Lucy Mission to the Trojan Asteroids - By Amrutaa Vibho - What can "fossils" in deep space tell us about our own beginnings? Journey into the heart of our solar system's history. Just as the Lucy fossil revolutionized our understanding of human evolution, NASA's Lucy Mission is on a 12-year odyssey to the Trojan asteroids - time capsules that have remained virtually unchanged since the birth of the planets. In this talk, Amrutaa weaves her personal narrative of persistence - from her roots in New Delhi as a drummer to her training in the Corps of Cadets at the birthplace of ROTC while chasing the cutting-edge of science and planetary origins. Discover how the "rhythm" of the cosmos and the mission's quest for these celestial fossils are shaping the next generation of space exploration. Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month  by Terri Zittritsch. Teens and adults are welcome.