We are pleased to invite you to A Journey to the Depths of the Universe, an event organised by the French Institute and Ms Eleni T. Chatzichristou, PhD Scientific Collaborator at the National Observatory of Athens, in collaboration with the British Council, Travlos Publications and CAID, within the framework of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy. The event is taking place under the auspices of the National Observatory of Athens.

Leading scientists, writers and artists will all participate in the event, which includes open lectures, an exhibition, a concert and screenings.

In the first part of the event, scientists Christos Zerefos, Jean-Pierre Lebreton, Arthur Miller, Fiorella Lavado and Yannis Bitsakis will make the following presentations:

			From the Earth to the Solar System
			The Crucible of Nature
			Journey Between Two Worlds
			The Antikythera Mechanism: an ancient astronomical computer that is not from outer Space

The second part explores the relationship between astronomy and art with a concert for two pianos along with a projection of visual effects based on images of the universe and a screening of Titan – A Place Like Home? the award-winning film at the 3rd International Science Film Festival (Athens 2008).

The event is also complemented by an exhibition involving images of the most remote objects in the universe.

Admission Free.

Download the Programme (MS WORD, 46 KB)