Dava Sobel Comes to the Montauk Observatory

[caption id="attachment_57943" align="alignright" width="442"] Dava Sobel.[/caption]

The Montauk Observatory will host an evening with Dava Sobel, a New York Times best-selling author and East Hampton resident, on Saturday, December 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Thesis Center at the Ross School on Goodfriend Drive in East Hampton.

Ms. Sobel is an award-winning author, former science reporter for The New York Times and author of five books, including best-sellers “Longitude” — which spawned a NOVA documentary and four-hour mini-series — and “The Planets.” Ms. Sobel was a 2000 Pulitzer finalist for her book, “Galileo’s Daughter,” which was the basis for an Emmy Award winning PBS documentary.

“Many of Dava’s books have dealt with the field of astronomy, focusing on individuals who have made significant contributions or pivotal discoveries. In her current book, ‘The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars,’ this best-selling author calls attention to the major role a group of little-known women played in advancing the science that studies the cosmos,” Donna McCormick, the Executive Director of Montauk Observatory said.

As a “thank you” gift, those who attend the lecture and make a contribution to Montauk Observatory of $100 or more by cash or check will receive an autographed copy of Ms. Sobel’s book.

“As always, Dava brings tremendous insight to an often complex subject and does so in a way that can be easily understood, as well as enjoyed, by all. Montauk Observatory is honored to be a stop on Dava’s book tour. She is not only a valued East End treasure, but an admired and respected Montauk Observatory asset: she serves as a member of our Advisory Board and has been a great source of encouragement, advice and support since the organization’s inception,” Ms. McCormick added.

For more information please contact Donna@MontaukObservatory.com or visit montaukobservatory.com.