Please join us for an in-person Science Under the Dome lecture at the WSU Planetarium.

Neutron stars are the densest compact objects with a surface in the Universe, yet many people have never heard of them. These objects are about twice the mass of the Sun compressed down to the size of a city. Due to their incredible density, just one tablespoon of matter from a neutron star would weigh the equivalent of Mount Everest. The collisions of these objects throughout cosmic time are responsible for producing many of the precious metals we value, like gold. I will discuss why neutron stars are of interest and the current endeavors to understand these extreme objects.

Science Under the Dome is a free public science lecture series sponsored by the Department of Physics & Astronomy.  

Dr. Ludlum is faculty in the Department of Physics & Astronomy and researches Neutron Stars.  

Seating in the planetarium is limited, and reservations are required.  Event registration opens one month prior to the lecture.

If you sign up for a Science Under the Dome lecture and can not attend please contact the Planetarium so we may make your seat available to another guest.

Science Under the Dome lectures are open to all.

Please RSVP for each individual attendee. Thank you.