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Flagstaff Festival of Science: Mayan Planetary Science – Implications of the 819 Day Calendar
September 26, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Over 2000 years ago, ancestral Mayans observed celestial intricacies unknown to modern astronomers. They deciphered an 819-day planetary cycle using their base-20 math system, integrating it into their cultural knowledge. Join Jeronimo Vasquez as he shares details and stories about this fascinating history.
Lecture/Presentation
🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science!
Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science!
This year’s theme is “Accelerating Innovation”!
The 2024 Festival of Science will take place from Sept. 20th – Sept. 29th and will commemorate the 35th anniversary.
The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals.
Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.