Close to Home presents a talk and slide show...

Fire and Ice: Are We Drinking Comet Water?

Monday, Sept 14, 2009      7:30 P.M.

Montclair Presbyterian Church in Oakland

And now for something a little different. In keeping with our water-themed talk season, we've invited an astronomer to tell us about water itself. Water covers more than two thirds of our planet, makes up 60 percent of our bodies, and sustains our lives and lifestyles in countless ways. Although simple H2O may seem like the most ordinary substance in the world, it's actually one of the strangest. And, funny thing, some 10 percent of the water we drink comes from outer space!

In his talk and slide presentation, Dr. Ron Olowin will explore the wonders and weirdness of wet & wild water and some of its extraterrestrial and cosmic connections. He is a full professor of Physics and Astronomy at St. Mary's College in Lafayette. His focus is the large-scale structure of the universe and he's observed the heavens from all parts of the globe using some of the world's largest instruments. He's credited with discovering clusters of galaxies.  

Hosted by: Close to Home: Exploring Nature in the East Bay            

Co-sponsors:               

• Ecostewards of Montclair Presbyterian Church
• Oakland Museum of  CA   /   Bay Nature magazine
• Lindsay Wildlife Museum  /   EarthLight community

Donation: $5  (K-12 Free)

Montclair Presbyterian Church is located at 5701Thornhill Rd. in the Montclair area of Oakland. Take the Thornhill exit on Highway 13 and go east ½ mile. Parking available in lot ½ block west and on street. For more information: Cindy Spring (510) 655-6658  www.close-to-home.org

On Sept 14, 2009, Dr. Ron Olowin(astronomer at St. Mary's College) will give a presentation on Are We Drinking Comet Water?