New Space Monsters: From Supernova Explosions to "Scary Barbie"

On November 30th at 19:00 in Tbilisi, astrophysicist and science communicator Vyacheslav Avdeev will deliver a lecture on cosmic explosions 💥

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of space? Do you want to learn what lies beyond the familiar starry skies, where events unfold that you won’t find in school textbooks? Then this lecture is for you! 🚀

Space is not only a serene picture of the night sky but also a stage for grand catastrophes. Imagine explosions so powerful that even supernovae look like modest fireworks in comparison. These «cosmic monsters» appear unexpectedly and challenge everything we know about the nature of the Universe. They are so rare and dangerous that they can affect life on planets hundreds of light-years from the epicenter. But what are these phenomena, and how dangerous are they to us?

In this lecture, you will learn:
— What new types of explosions astronomers have discovered in the depths of space;
— How they differ from the familiar supernovae and gamma-ray bursts;
— Whether they have ominous names like «Scary Barbie» and whether they pose a threat to Earth.

Ready for an adventure into the unexplored corners of the Universe? Then come and find out what surprises it has in store for us. All presented in an understandable way, with humor and intriguing facts!

After the lecture:
— Q&A session — ask your boldest and most unexpected questions about space!
— Photo with the speaker — capture the moment with an expert on cosmic monsters and explosions! 📸

About the speaker:

Vyacheslav Avdeev is a researcher at the Astro Space Center of the Lebedev Physical Institute (FIAN), a science communicator, and the author of the YouTube and Telegram channels «Shklovsky Street.» Vyacheslav knows how to explain the most complex phenomena of the Universe in an engaging and simple way, turning lectures into true scientific shows.

Don’t miss the chance to spend an evening immersed in space and inspiring discoveries! 🌌

When: November 30th at 19:00
Where: Terminal Abashidze, Tbilisi
The lecture will be held in Russian.

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fvx9ADijLF8FeNXW8

If you’re interested in space, don’t miss the lecture «We Must Explore the Cosmic Underground!» by the famous astronomer Vladimir Surdin, which will take place in Tbilisi on December 7th.

During his lecture, Vladimir Surdin will explain why the most promising places to search for life beyond Earth and to build extraterrestrial habitats are caves on planets, their moons, asteroids, and comets.