In remarks combining science and theology, Brother Guy Consolmagno, an astronomer at the renowned Vatican Observatory and the author of numerous books on astronomy and science, will speak to the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday (July 7) when it meets at 10 a.m. in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 111Oenoke Ridge. In a talk titled “When Science Goes Wrong: The Desire and Search for the Truth,” Br. Consolmagno’s comments will focus on the history of science ideas once considered reasonable before being proven wrong.
The Men’s Club meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. with Br. Consolmagno’s remarks set for 10:40 a.m.
He holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. He currently is the president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation and is the recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal of Excellence for Public Communication in Planetary Science.
He is the author or co-author of several books, among them “Turn Left at Orion,” “God’s Mechanics, How Scientists and Engineers Make Sense of Religion,” and “Would You Baptize and Extraterrestial,” which draws upon questions sent to the Vatican.
In his presentation, “When Science Goes Wrong,” Br. Consolmagno will explore the unpredictable nature of scientific discovery, the role of failure in advancing knowledge, and how unexpected results can lead to groundbreaking insights. Drawing from his extensive experience in planetary studies, his work with the Vatican Observatory, and his lifelong passion for exploring the cosmos, he will offer his perspective on the dynamic and sometimes messy nature of scientific progress.
The Men’s Club has openings for men 55-years old and above. For information, email ncmens@ncmens.club.
