Astronomy: The Next Hundred Years

Cunard Insights Programme Lecture (2014)

The last century was a renaissance for astronomy. Our knowledge of the Universe on all scales advanced more rapidly than at any other point in history, from understanding stars and discovering new worlds to seeing distant galaxies. But what might the next hundred years have in store? Let’s discuss some of the biggest outstanding questions, new telescopes that are just around the corner and what amazing discoveries they might make.