Astronomy in Mesoamerica

SPEAKER: Bryan Cashion

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

A diverse set of cultures populated what is now Mexico and Central America from roughly 2500 BCE to 1500 CE.  Bryan will discuss these cultures, their similarities and differences, and their various scientific achievements, focusing on astronomy.

Speaker Bio:

Bryan has a BS in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College, and an MS and PhD in Environmental Engineering from Clemson University.

Bryan worked as an environmental engineer for ExxonMobil Chemical for about 30 years.  Retiring in 2008, he returned to Colorado and settled in Montrose.

His interest in astronomy began here when he attended a solar session, led by BCAS, in 2009.

He participates in outreach, both night sky and solar.  He also practices astro-imaging from his home observatory.

The live meeting will be at Mesa Room Central Library.

The meeting will also be via Zoom for those who need or want to participate remotely. You will have to pre-register to participate via Zoom. Contact us here to register.

We hope to see everyone (either live or online)