Skeptics in the Pub. Carl Sagan Day
Montreal Skeptics in the Pub is a casual social event for local science enthusiasts who value critical thinking and skepticism.
Join us for conversation, drinks, and food in a friendly atmosphere at the O'Hara Irish Pub saturday november 6th, which happens to be Dr. Carl Sagan's 76th anniversary of his birth.
Carl Sagan was a Professor of Astronomy and space Science and Director of the Laboratoriy for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He served as an advisor and consultant to Nasa, and played a mojor role in the establishment of SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). He was a Pulitzer Prize winning author and most familiar to the public through his COSMOS series on PBS. In addition to numerous awards, recognitions and honorary degrees for his outstanding contributions, he is acknowledged as one of the most effective public faces of astronomy and space science throughout the world. Carl Sagan died in december 1996. (Source Freethoughtflorida)
FYI, you can purchase Cosmos-themed necklace pendants HERE .
Hope to see all of you there for the celebration of the legacy of this iconic figure.