Astrophysics for Supervillains: The Great Alien Hunt with Matt Bothwell, introduced by Francesca MacLennan at the Oxford Literary Festival

Author and astronomer Matt Bothwell’s family talk for ages 9+ will be introduced by Francesca MacLennan, Director of Science Education and Engagement, Science Oxford in partnership with Oxford Literary Festival. How do you travel in style across the galaxy? What do aliens really look like? What is the Fermi paradox and why should we care about it? Find out the answers with Dr Matt Bothwell and his Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young bad folks-in-training.

Hear more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel around space. Astrophysics for Supervillains: The Great Alien Hunt is the second book of the Supervillain Academy series.

Bothwell is the public astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge. He has been a professional astronomer for 15 years. He runs the university’s astronomy public engagement program, which involves visiting more than 100 primary schools and children’s libraries every year to talk about space and running astronomy evenings. Matt will be available for his book signing.

Suitable for age 9+

Venue: Oxford University Mathematical Institute, Lecture Theatre 3, Oxford, OX2 6GG.
More information and ticket booking at Oxford Literary Festival.