Astronomy in Anime
Time: 2026 Mar. 15 (Sun) 17:00-18:15
Venue: Planetarium, Macao Science Center
Lecturer: Gordon Chiu, a Hong Kong-based astronomical education tutor
Language: Cantonese
Attendance: No registration required. Free tickets to be distributed by ticketing office on the day.
Introduction: This event is a fulldome lecture in the planetarium. Mr. Gordon Chiu, a Hong Kong-based astronomical education tutor, is invited to use animation and comic as a starting point to explain how astronomy connects humanity at the Planetarium of Macao Science Center. The Macao Science Center has developed a science drama titled Pioneers Who Rotate the Planet, which depicts an eternal dialogue between Copernicus and Galileo sparked by a mysterious letter found in an old study in 1633. Similarly, the manga and anime series Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, a journey of astronomical criticism unfolds, exploring the heliocentric models. What significance does astronomy hold for humanity? The lecturer will explore this ancient discipline, astronomy, and its profound connection to the development of human society.
