Author:
Evelin Lumi

At the Barlova Science Night, Jaan Einasto will talk about his journey of becoming a scientist

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Jaan Einasto - Tartu observatoorium - Tartu Ülikool
Jaan Einasto (author: Peeter Laurits)

The guest for the next Barlova Science night (in Estonian) is the grand old man of Estonian astronomy – Jaan Einasto.

It is said that Jaan Einasto is to astronomers what Arvo Pärt is to the music world, a well-known legend in his field. This year marks 75 years since Einasto began his researcher career and 50 years from the publication of the article in Nature magazine on the massive coronas of galaxies, which changed the astronomical picture of the world. Einasto is one of the discoverers of dark matter and the cosmic web. He studies the structure and evolution of the Universe, including the structure of galaxy systems and galaxies and the dynamics of galaxies. Einasto has published more than 300 scientific papers and written several books during his career, and is currently also working on the next book. But what importance does Tähe Street play in his life? The house across the street from Barlova, at Tähe 26, was Einasto's birthhome. In this talk, Jaan Einasto will share his memories of becoming a world famous scientist.

Musical interludes by the Tartu Observatory house band. 

The science evening series is organized by Tartu Observatory of the University of Tartu. These evenings combine the fresh science news from University of Tartu, music with a pleasant company and atmosphere. Science evenings take place once a month.

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Barlova teadusõhtu - Tartu Ülikool

Admission to the science evening is free! 

NB! Please note that there is a high interest in the science night, and Jakobi Jalats has a maximum capacity of 40 people for this exclusive event.

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