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Episode 154: The Vatican Observatory: Astronomy and Faith in the Modern World, with Cosette Gilmour
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Episode 154: The Vatican Observatory: Astronomy and Faith in the Modern World, with Cosette Gilmour
FromThe Star Spot
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Oct 29, 2018
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Podcast episode
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Featured Guest: Cosette Gilmour The proper relationship between science and faith is a core question for the modern age. At the centre of this debate has often been the Vatican observatory. The fascinating history of the Vatican Observatory stretches from the 18th century up to today, controversially combining scientific scholarship and religious tradition. In the last few decades the Observatory hosted a conference exploring the search for alien life and another aimed at a scientific understanding of divine action. Today we’re joined here at The Star Spot by Cosette Gilmour, an alumni of the Vatican Observatory Summer School program, to find out what goes on in this unique institution and whether the Vatican Observatory still has relevance in the modern world. Current in Space Simon says we've found the oldest (so far) massive galaxy supercluster in our universe. About Our Guest Cosette Gilmour is a PhD student in Earth and Space Science at York University. Her research interests include the physical and chemical analysis of meteorites, remote sensing of asteroids, and in-situ resource utilization. In 2016 she participated in the Vatican Observatory Summer School program, on the them of water in the solar system and beyond.
Released:
Oct 29, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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