Friday 6th November 2026 Invisible Rainbows: Exploring the Universe Beyond Our Senses
Dr Alfredo Carpineti
The image is of the Crab Nebula (Credit: NASA, ESA, G. Dubner (IAFE, CONICET-University of Buenos Aires) et al.; A. Loll et al.; T. Temim et al.; F. Seward et al.; VLA/NRAO/AUI/NSF; Chandra/CXC; Spitzer/JPL-Caltech; XMM-Newton/ESA; and Hubble/STScI).
There is much more to the universe that meets the eye. In this lecture, we will discover the powerful phenomena, extraordinary events, and prodigious objects that populate the universe and how incredible that we have been able to find it with the light that we cannot see.
From the emanations of powerful cosmic explosions in gamma-rays to galaxies glowing in radio waves, he shows how every colour we see is just one note in the vast symphony of light.
Featuring conversations with LGBTQIA+ astronomers and scientists from around the world, Carpineti focuses on their pivotal but often invisible contribution to the evolving field of astronomy, and how our identities can shape the way we look at the universe.
Dr Alfredo Carpineti is an astrophysicist, science journalist, and award-winning social activist.
He is the Space & Physics Editor for IFL Science, where he has worked for 10 years, writing over 6,000 articles that have been read by millions. His first book, Invisible Rainbows, came out in May 2026, published by Wilton Square Books.
Tickets (£4 – £6, proceeds to the BRLSI) available here.
