Bogus Astronomy (OLLI)

Is it true that “In space no one can hear you scream”?
Do Hollywood movies accurately portray spaceship battles,
laser cannons, and explosions? Are space aliens invading
Earth really ill-advised? How well do earthbound media
and the general population understand astronomical
concepts — e.g., why is it hotter in the summer than in the
winter? Does it matter that our Sun travels yearly through
14 constellations, not just the 12 familiar zodiacal ones?
Why does astronomy, unlike other sciences, have conspiracy
theories — e.g., did Stanley Kubrick help NASA fake the
Moon landings? Or, did Martians construct a giant face on
their planet along with canals? Let’s explore these and other
topics in a discussion-based workshop with lots of videos,
celestial images, and fun!