Greetings fellow astrophiles,
Our fellow pro-science (and some fellow overlapping members) CNY’ers in CNY Skeptics are hosting a lecture on the always-fascinating topic of Easter Island (whether or not the roll of astronomy in navigation to this remote-est location comes up or not remains to be seen). Details are provided below.
The Puzzling Moai Of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Presentation By Len Sharp, Retired Earth Science Teacher
Sponsored by CNY Skeptics, TACNY member group
Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 7:00 PM
Where: Dewitt Community Library, DCL Friends Room, Shoppingtown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214
Event is Free and Open to the Public and light refreshments will be served
Please contact 1-315-636-6533 or email info@cnyskeptics.org for more information.
Presentation Summary:
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is generally accepted as the most remote permanently populated land area on Earth. It was due to the isolation of Rapa Nui that created the unique culture that developed, especially the 900 giant stone statues called Moai found along its rugged coastlines and Rano Raraku quarries. This lecture will seek to answer the following questions: what were the source and type of rock used to construct the Moai; what kind of tools was used to sculpture the giant statues; how were the statues moved form Rano Raraku to their distant platforms (Ahu); how were the statues placed in their upright positions; and of course; what purpose did they serve?
Presenter Bio:
Len Sharp had almost 40 years of experience as an earth science teacher in NY public high schools. He is the past president of the Science Teachers Association of NY and National Earth Science Teachers Association. He is the co-author of a national textbook used for high school earth science. He is a past National Science Teachers Association Distinguished Teacher and received a teaching award from then President Bill Clinton in 1995. He currently is involved with continuing science education for adults and seniors.
About CNY Skeptics:
Central New York Skeptics (CNY Skeptics) is a community organization dedicated to the promotion of science and reason, the investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims, and the improvement of standards for science education and critical-thinking skills.
