Artificial Intelligence in Astronomy

Lecture: Artificial Intelligence in Astronomy

On Friday, March 12, 2027, Dr. Catharinus (Rien) Dijkstra will give a lecture on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in astronomy. The lecture will take place at Het Groene Huis in Amersfoort and is organized by Sterrenwacht Midden-Nederland.

About the lecture

The amount of data collected in astronomy has exploded in recent years. Machine learning (ML), a component of AI, helps astronomers analyze these enormous amounts of data and discover patterns that are difficult to find with the human eye. ML can also be used to make predictions and gain new insights into the workings of the universe.

During this lecture, Dr. Dijkstra will explain exactly what machine learning entails, how it is currently being applied in astronomy, and what possibilities AI may offer in the future for unraveling the mysteries of the universe.

About the speaker

Dr. Catharinus (Rien) Dijkstra studied astronomy in Groningen from 1995 to 2000, where he conducted research on the mineralogy of asteroids. He then earned his Ph.D. in Amsterdam with a dissertation on red giant stars and the final stages of the life cycles of Sun-like stars. Afterward, he worked as a postdoc on research into red giant stars and carbon monoxide in the Earth’s atmosphere.

These days, he focuses on making astronomical knowledge accessible to a broad audience, including through lectures and other public outreach activities.

Practical information

📍 Het Groene Huis, Schothorsterlaan 21, 3822 NA Amersfoort
📅 Friday, March 12, 2027
🕗 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
🎟️ €7.50 | Free for members of Sterrenwacht Midden-Nederland

https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/artificiele-intelligentie-in-de-sterrenkunde-tickets-1998501805699?aff=tva


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