# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lecture- Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Head to the museum for a lecture by Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation.

Astronomy is more than just observing; it's making sense of those observations. A good theorist needs to blend a knowledge of what’s been observed, with a good imagination... and no fear of being wrong. Ptolemy in ancient Rome, the medieval bishops Oresme and Cusa, the 19th century astronomers Schiaparelli and Pickering, all rose to the challenge; and they were all almost correct. Which is to say, they were wrong... sometimes hilariously, sometimes heartbreakingly so. What lessons can 21st century scientists take from these discarded images of the universe?

About the Speaker: Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ is Director Emeritus (2015-2025) of the Vatican Observatory, and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he earned undergraduate and masters' degrees from MIT, and a Ph. D. in Planetary Science from the University of Arizona; he was a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard and MIT, served in the US Peace Corps (Kenya), and taught university physics before entering the Jesuits in 1989.

At the Vatican Observatory since 1993, his research has explored connections between meteorites, asteroids, and the evolution of small solar system bodies. Along with more than 300 scientific publications, he is the author of a number of popular books including Turn Left at Orion (with Dan Davis), Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? (with Paul Mueller), and A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albuquerque/lecture-discarded-worlds-astronomical-ideas-that-were-almost-correct/200030149158614
- **Event Categories**: contests, science-fair, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Albuquerque
- **state**: NM
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87104
- **lat**: 35.09817
- **long**: -106.66584
- **full address**: 1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87104

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lecture- Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct being held?
  - **A:** Lecture- Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct takes place on Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87104.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lecture- Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct?
  - **A:** Lecture- Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct is organized by New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lecture- Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albuquerque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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