

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Frontiers of Deep Space: From Near-Earth Asteroids to Interstellar Voyagers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a captivating lecture by Prof. Dr Orlando Naranjo, a distinguished astronomer, co-founder of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, who will share how we detect elusive "dark comets" and interstellar visitors. 

Abstract  

We live in a cosmic shooting gallery, surrounded by ancient travelers that hold the secrets of our origins. In this talk, we journey from our planetary neighborhood to the reaches of interstellar space, tracking the asteroids and comets that cross our path. From the potential impact risks of Apophis and 2024 YR4 to the record-breaking scale of the giant comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein, we will explore how these "minor planets" redefine our understanding of the Solar System. Join us for an exploration of the frontiers where science meets mystery, and discover how every new signal from the deep space helps us map our place in the vast cosmos. 

?  19 February, at 15:00 
? VU Library’s Scholarly Communication and Information Centre (MKIC), Saulėtekio ave. 5 
✅ Free and open to all  

Orlando Naranjo is a distinguished astronomer and a pioneer in the study of small bodies within our Solar System. He is best known for his independent discovery of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, a feat for which he is officially recognized as a co-discoverer by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). His work was instrumental in documenting one of the most significant astronomical events in modern history—the 1994 collision of the comet with Jupiter. 

His research spans from tracking Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs) to analyzing the physical properties of rare interstellar visitors and dark comets. Beyond his technical contributions, Orlando is a passionate science communicator dedicated to inspiring the next generation of students and space enthusiasts to look up and explore the mysteries of the cosmos. 

The visit is promoted by ACEBaltic with the support of the Ramón Areces Foundation. Partners of the event: Embassy of Spain in Lithuania, International Astronomical Union (IAU), European Association for Astronomy Education (EAAE). 

Read more: https://shorturl.at/oFXId
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Vilnius
- **state**: VL
- **country**: Lithuania
- **location**: Saulėtekio alėja 5, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lietuva
- **lat**: 54.72309
- **long**: 25.32763
- **full address**: Saulėtekio alėja 5, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lietuva, Saulėtekio alėja 5, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lietuva, Vilnius, Lithuania

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- **organizer**: VU Fizikos fakultetas (https://allevents.in/org/vu-fizikos-fakultetas/8425547)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
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  - **A:** Saulėtekio alėja 5, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lietuva, Saulėtekio alėja 5, LT-10222 Vilnius, Lietuva, Vilnius, Lithuania
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