Dr Saeed Salimpour, Researcher at IAU's Office of Astronomy for Education

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Dr Saeed Salimpour, Researcher at IAU's Office of Astronomy for Education

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Apr 1, 2022

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Dr Salimpour explained the intersection between art and cosmology, and why he believes those two things are inextricable. He also delved into how the beauty of simplicity underlies all of cosmology.

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Apr 1, 2022

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Join me as I learn about the world of Astrophysics. My name is Vikram Bhamre and I am 17 years old. I will look into the daily lives of people in the profession, explore the breath of the topic, and gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of the field.

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Dr Saeed Salimpour, Researcher at IAU's Office of Astronomy for Education

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