Gravity in Space: From Orbits to Gravitational Waves

We all are familiar with gravity, the force that lets us stand on the ground and causes things to fall on our heads. But how does this force change and what does it do when we zoom out to the scale of our Solar System? Or when we look at incredibly massive objects like black holes? In this show, we will move from Newton to Einstein, learning about how gravity allows us to stand on the ground, causes planets to capture moons, and warps space and time itself to create the awe-inspiring recently discovered gravitational waves.

McMaster’s McCallion Planetarium is located in the basement of the Burke Science Building (BSB).
Tickets are $7 per person and may be available at the door, but cannot be guaranteed so we strongly recommend making reservations.
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