That is the subject of this month’s Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) meeting. EVAS in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/star night Saturday, June 28th at 7:00 pm. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.

Join us for an exciting update on the latest developments in string theory, spotlighting the groundbreaking work of physicist Cumrun Vafa and the Swampland Project! Building on previous talks at this observatory, this presentation will explore how Vafa’s pioneering ideas are shaping our understanding of the universe by distinguishing viable quantum gravity theories from those in the “swampland.” Discover how this research may help address cosmological problems and spark new insights across other scientific fields. Perfect for science enthusiasts and curious minds eager to explore the frontiers of cosmology!

John Ensworth is currently a middle and high school teacher at his kid’s school (5 years), Resurrection Christian School, in Loveland. Previously, he was the Principal Investigator of the NASA Science Mission Directorate Independent Education Product Review for 17 years. His position at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies had him responsible for conducting reviews and helping with NASA education and outreach efforts with products that are scientifically accurate and appropriate for the educational audience they are intended for. In the 90s Mr. Ensworth was a masters student and a PhD candidate in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. He teaches physics and mathematics at several online universities. He earned undergraduate degrees in physics and astronomy, and geography and meteorology with an emphasis in math and computer science. He is the owner and operator of the Cherrywood Observatory in Longmont, CO.

The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 pm and the meeting will start at 7:30 pm. The presentation, including a question and answer period, lasts about 90 minutes. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through our 16-inch dome telescope at various celestial objects.

Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website at: www.AngelsAbove.Org