Unveiling the Sun - Prof Lucie Green

About

The space age ushered in a new era of solar physics, in which the full extent and character of the Sun was revealed. Perhaps most notable was the discovery of huge plasma eruptions from the Sun, that are known as coronal mass ejections. This talk will take a look at the importance of space-based data in studying the Sun and will discuss the latest research that shows coronal mass ejections are caused by magnetic fields in the Sun's atmosphere that have been deformed into twisted ropes of magnetism that the Sun struggles to hold down.

Professor Lucie Green [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucie Green] is a professor of Solar Physics at UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory, working on the origins of coronal mass ejections and supporting the development of new space mission concepts. Lucie is also very active in public engagement with science, having been a presenter on BBCs Sky at Night and Stargazing Live programmes and the recipient of the Royal Societys Kohn Award for excellence in public engagement and the Institute of Physics Lise Meitner Medal and Prize for distinguished contributions to public outreach.

Tickets 4 for adults, kids free. Maximum of 4 free children per paying adult. Bulk discounts apply if booked with other talks.

Age guidance = 16+

This talk is part of Lewes Space Day 2026 [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lewesspaceday].