Science Lecture April 19, 2011

Ray Jayawardhana: Finding Alien Planets--Astronomers are now discovering planets around other stars, but the hunt to find a true Earth-like world continues--and if and when that happens, the ramifications for all areas of human thought and endeavor will be breathtaking. Astronomer Ray Jayawardhana, author of Strange New Worlds, offers an insider's look at the quest, our prospects for discovering alien life, and the debates at the forefront of extrasolar-planet research. Presented in partnership between Princeton Global Science and Seattle Science Lectures, with Pacific Science Center and University Book Store. Series sponsored by Microsoft; media sponsorship provided by KPLU. Tickets are $5 at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800/838-3006, or at the door beginning at 6:30 pm. Town Hall members receive priority seating. Downstairs at Town Hall; enter on Seneca Street.