Upcoming U3A Event: Dr. Don Kurtz
Date: Thursday, 5th December 2024
Time: 10h00–11h00
Dr. Don Kurtz, visiting from Port Alfred, will close the year with an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation about Earth's unique position in the cosmos.
Presentation Title:
Between Fire and Ice - the Earth's Special Place
Dr. Kurtz describes our fragile planet as a delicate balance between the fiery nuclear inferno of the Sun and the icy vastness of the outer solar system.
Join this illustrated journey showcasing:
- Mysterious moons and alien landscapes
- A continent-sized canyon and massive volcanoes
- A hurricane larger than Earth and towering ice cliffs higher than Mt. Everest
- A place so cold that air freezes and falls as snow
Discover insights about asteroid impacts, the death of the dinosaurs, the evolution of Earth’s atmosphere, and even the runaway greenhouse effect on Venus.
Key Takeaways
Explore the wonders of our universe and reflect on the beauty and fragility of our home planet. And don’t worry—we’ve still got a few billion years!
Event Details
Time: 10:00–11:00
Venue: Grahamstown Bowling Club, Makhanda
Cost: R5
All Welcome!
Don’t miss this captivating end-of-year event!
