Planet Waves

Science and sci-fi collide in What If Earth Had Two Moons?: And Nine Other Thought-Provoking Speculations on the Solar System, a new book from University of Maine professor of physics and astronomy Neil Comins that theorizes about the possibility of life on an Earth thrown willy-nilly into physical scenarios other than the existing one. Comins toys with our planet's axis, its age, its mass and more, and in turn, the speculations spread to the rest of the universe and the idea that somewhere out there, there's another planet with conditions ideal for supporting life. And he does all with a contemporary sleight of hand supported by the latest scientific research.

Maybe it's just a twist of fate, but Comins will ask the question “What if?” tonight at 7:30 p.m. when he discusses and signs the book at the Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th Street; for more information, go to www.tatteredcover.com or call 303-436-1070.
Mon., Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., 2010

 
My Voice Nation Help
 
©2013 Denver Westword, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Denver / Boulder

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city