The Universe in 5 Images

with Julie Bolduc-Duval, Discover the Universe

Over the past 25 years, Julie Bolduc-Duval has viewed thousands of images of the cosmos. Which ones left a lasting impression on her? In this talk, she will share five of these iconic images, explaining the science behind each one and how they were taken. A simple way to discover the universe and gain insight into key moments in astronomical research.

Julie Bolduc-Duval is an astronomer and an award-winning science communicator.  An alumna of the University of Victoria’s physics and astronomy program, Julie also worked at the DAO for many years before moving back to Quebec in 2004. She is now the director of the national astronomy education program Discover the Universe, and she collaborates with educators and astronomers nationwide to bring the wonders of the cosmos into Canadian classrooms.