Lecture with Rosetta Mission Scientist, Dr Matt Taylor
- 0151 795 5512
- James Briginshaw
- Admission: FREE
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The Rosetta probe was launched in 2004 carrying the Philae lander module which, a decade later and thanks to a gravity-assisted swing around Mars, become the first spacecraft to successfully land on a comet’s nucleus.
The mission proper came to an end in 2016 when the Rosetta probe, out of range of solar power as the comet took it further from the sun, was crash-landed onto the comet’s surface.
In this lecture, Matt will talk about the notable results from the mission, as well as the potential impact that the collected data could make to our understanding of comets.
The event will be held from 6.30pm on Wednesday 4 April in the Leggate Theatre, Victoria Gallery & Museum and there will be a drinks reception following the lecture. This is a public event and open to all (minimum age 12). Tickets are FREE but you are advised to book in advance via the following link: https://alumni.liv.ac.uk/2018-matt-taylor-lecture