[Drand] [venue change!] ScientiFika 6 Sep: Casper Farret Jentink - 'In Pursuit of Precision: High-Resolution Spectrographs and the Quest for Other Earths'

[Milena Crnogorcevic]

Dear all,

We apologize if you have already received the e-mail below. This is the announcement for this Friday’s (Sep 6) ScientiFika by Casper Farret Jentink, “In Pursuit of Precision: High-Resolution Spectrographs and the Quest for Other Earths”.

Please note a change in our venue for this week. Instead of our usual spot on the 6th floor, we will be meeting in the lunch area on the 5th floor in NORDITA.

Looking forward to seeing you!

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Dear Juniors,

🥁 It is my pleasure to announce the first ScientiFika of the new academic year!

Join us this Friday the 6th of September at 16:00 for delicious Swedish pastries and an exciting talk by Casper Farret Jentink, who will take us on a journey through the high-precision techniques used in the search for other Earth-like planets.

When: Friday, September 6, 16:00
Where: NORDITA *****Floor 5***** - lunch area (in-person only).
Address: AlbaNova University Center, Hannes Alfvéns väg 12

Casper Farret Jentink

In Pursuit of Precision: High-Resolution Spectrographs and the Quest for Other Earths

Have you ever wondered if we’re truly alone in the Universe? That question has captivated me for years, as it has for countless others—philosophers, scientists, and other existentialists—though existentialists might just shrug and say, "Does it really matter?" The vastness of space tempts us to believe that somewhere, another Earth-like world must exist—perhaps even an Earth 2.0, teeming with life as we know it.
In 1995, astronomers discovered the first exoplanet orbiting a star like our Sun, igniting an entirely new branch of astrophysics. Less than 30 years later, this field has exploded, mostly fueled by rapid technological advancements. Yet, as we push our instruments to the limits, it’s not just technology that challenges us—the very stars themselves are revealing unexpected obstacles…
Join me for a journey through the fascinating history of exoplanet discovery, from the first breakthrough to the ambitious future observatories still on the horizon. Together, we’ll explore the challenges encountered along the way, and perhaps uncover a few mysteries yet to be solved.

We are looking forward to seeing you!
Milena, on behalf of the ScientiFika Team

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