WVUniverse presents: “Pulsars: Nature’s Finest Clocks”
The WVUniverse series will open with “Pulsars: Nature’s Finest Clocks” featuring Duncan Lorimer, FRS, on October 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the WVU Planetarium and Observatory.
Duncan Lorimer is an observational astronomer specializing in single-dish radio astronomy. Known for his contributions to pulsar astrophysics, and his role in the discovery of fast radio bursts, Lorimer’s main research interests involve understanding the underlying populations of both pulsars and fast radio bursts and using them as tools for Galactic astronomy and Cosmology.
Lorimer currently holds the rank of Professor of Physics and Astronomy at West Virginia University (WVU).
A pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star that emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation that flashes a “pulse” as the beam that sweeps across Earth. The beams are very precise intervals of pulses that range from every millisecond to seconds. These highly regular pulses make them useful for astronomers to time observations, which are crucial to the field of gravitational wave astronomy and more.
WVUniverse talks are general audience, outreach talks that explore different fields of astronomy like cosmology, instrumentation, astrobiology, planetary science and more.
After each talk, a fun Kahoot quiz is offered and the lucky winner walks away with a prize.
“Pulsars: Nature’s Finest Clocks” is free and open to all ages, but reservations are required as seating is limited and will likely fill quickly. Reserve your seats here:
Seat reservations: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/t-yarovez
WVUniverse Presents: “Pulsars Nature’s Finest Clocks”
Featuring Duncan Lorimer, FRS
October 17, 2025
6:30 p.m.
WVU Planetarium and Observatory (take elevator up to PL)
White Hall, 135 Willey Street, Morgantown, WV. 26505
For complete information, please visit: https://gwac.wvu.edu/blog/2025/09/22/wvuniverse-is-back-with-pulsar-s-nature-s-finest-clocks
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