Title: You are Here: A Guided Tour of Our Cosmic Neighborhood by A. Rex Rivolo, Ph. D.

Event Info: 

We are exceptionally fortunate that Dr. Rivolo—or Rex, as we hope he'll let us call him—has chosen to join our ASLI community. He brings a lifetime of unique experience that perfectly positions him to guide us on a tour of our place in the cosmos.

An astrophysicist who earned his Ph.D. in 1981, Rex began his career with a postdoctoral fellowship at the Space Telescope Science Institute . His perspective, however, is truly one-of-a-kind. Before his work in science, he served as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam conflict and later as a rescue helicopter pilot, logging over 7,000 flight hours in total . He later applied his analytical mind as an advisor on advanced tactical aircraft and spacecraft for the U.S. Department of Defense .

In this talk, "You are Here," Rex will bridge these worlds. He'll use the precise, large-scale understanding of an astrophysicist and the practical, navigational skills of a pilot to help us truly comprehend our "cosmic address." This is a fantastic opportunity not only to learn about the universe but also to get to know a remarkable new member of our club.

ALL LECTURES AT THE PLANETARIUM ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!