Astronomy enthusiasts have an opportunity to hear from Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni, George E. Hale Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Science at California Institute of Technology, on the latest discoveries and advancements in our understanding of the mysterious universe. Prof. Kulkarni was the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy. Per the description of the lecture, the Universe began only with hydrogen and helium. Eventually, stars and supernovae gradually built up the periodic table. The Zwicky Transient Factory at Mount Palomar Observatory uses gigantic CCD cameras to systematically find these “blips and boomsRead More