In Saint-Renan, space and the universe are explored in all their forms with Pegasus

From Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8, 2023, the Pegas Section of the Secular Society of Saint-Renan is organizing a symposium on space in the Amfi, focusing on the theme “From the infinitely large to the infinitely small”. Several scientific presentations and conferences will be offered to the public under the patronage of Aymeric Valez, astrophysicist at the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and sponsor of Pégase.

From the universe to elementary particles

“After the Time Symposium in October 2021, we will explore the concept of space in all its forms. The two basic concepts of the infinitely large, relating to the universe, space and celestial bodies, and the infinitely small, relating to the elementary particles that make up matter, will be presented. Other topics will also be explained: artistic astronomy, spheres in the universe, the concept of space in the Middle Ages, characterizing space through digital simulations, cabinets of curiosities, our relationship with the world and the conquest of space, as Ronan Perrault explains. , Head of Pegasus Department. It will also be a moment for participation and discussion with the public, in the presence of many specialists. Friday, October 6, will be devoted to schoolchildren about space travel, its destinations, the universe and the profession of an astrophysicist.

in the program

Saturday, October 7, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Ball in the Universe; From 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., digital simulation, the art of the young person who wants to become big; and from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., astronomy; From 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm, cabinets of curiosities, and intense relationships with the world; And from 4pm to 4:45pm, the little DNA of the universe; From 4:45pm to 5:30pm, at the edge of the universe. Sunday, October 8, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Space conquest from the Aeolian to the present day; From 11:45 am to 12:30 pm, The World of Domains in the 14th and 15th Centuries.

practical

Seminar on Space in the Cultural Space (AMFI Room), Goyader Square in Saint-Renan. Free conferences.