Black Holes, Lasers & Lycra - Understanding Gravitational Waves

Join us on an interactive adventure with lasers, lycra, slinkies and more, to explore the phenomenon of gravitational waves; what they are, how they happen, and why they were in the news recently.

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The session will be led by an awesome member of this group - Jorge - who is currently completing his Masters in Astrophysics, Particle Physics & Cosmology at the Universidad de Barcelona.

For a hands-on beginner's guide to black holes and space time, this is the event for you!

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Remember to RSVP so we can ensure you're on the list, and feel free to bring along your friends! We'll all go out together for drinks after the event as well.

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Not sure what to expect? Hands-on science-themed games, awesome people & free Estrella beers!

Who are we? We're a friendly bunch of adults who are curious about the weird and wonderful science of things we see every day. In each session we set a theme, and then explore a couple of different hands-on activities and games together to learn about what?, how? and why? things work the way that they do.

We come from all educational and professsional backgrounds, and you don't need any previous science experience to come along, play, and meet some new people.

What will it look like?

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See you there!

Rachel

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I'm a board-game loving science geek (and freelance project manager in healthcare communications) from London. I started the Barcelona Fun Science Meetup to create a community of curious adults like me, who love to meet new people and learn more about how and why the world around them works in an informal, social, and fun environment.

In addition to the Barcelona Fun Science meetup, I also run private science events for business teams, parties and groups.

You can find out more on http://www.barcelonafunscience.com (https://t.co/2tvsXlGvuE), or get in touch! rach.cruickshank@gmail.com.