What is Relativity and Why Should You Care? SOLD OUT

relativity talk nycThe year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s publication of his general theory of relativity—a theory almost everyone has heard of, but few truly understand. Join astrophysicist and educator Jeffrey Bennett as he introduces the basic tenets of Einstein’s theory and underscores its importance to our modern understanding of the universe.

A book signing will follow.

Jeffrey Bennett is the author of college textbooks in astronomy, astrobiology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as popular science books including What is Relativity?, Beyond UFO’s, and Math for Life. His five books for children are currently aboard the International Space Station and are being read to kids on Earth by astronauts during “Story Time from Space.”











When: Mon., Sep. 21, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Where: American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
212-769-5100
Price: $15
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relativity talk nycThe year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s publication of his general theory of relativity—a theory almost everyone has heard of, but few truly understand. Join astrophysicist and educator Jeffrey Bennett as he introduces the basic tenets of Einstein’s theory and underscores its importance to our modern understanding of the universe.

A book signing will follow.

Jeffrey Bennett is the author of college textbooks in astronomy, astrobiology, mathematics, and statistics, as well as popular science books including What is Relativity?, Beyond UFO’s, and Math for Life. His five books for children are currently aboard the International Space Station and are being read to kids on Earth by astronauts during “Story Time from Space.”

Buy tickets/get more info now