Date:    28 November 2026 (Saturday)
Time:    2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum

Topic 1: Supernovae: Remarkable Cosmic Fireworks
Topic 2: A New Era of Space Exploration: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe

Conducted in Cantonese.
Free admission. First come, first served.

Interested parties can also watch the live broadcast of the lectures through the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hkscm) or the YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/hksciencemuseum) of the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Brief Introduction

Topic 1:    Supernovae: Remarkable Cosmic Fireworks
Speaker:  Professor Stephen Chi-yung Ng, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong

Supernovae are among the most spectacular explosions in the universe, marking the dramatic deaths of stars. These cosmic fireworks release enormous energy, briefly outshining entire galaxies and seeding the cosmos with heavy elements essential for planets and life. Long after the explosion fades, expanding supernova remnants sculpt the interstellar medium, accelerate cosmic rays, and trigger new generations of star formation. This talk will introduce the physics behind these stellar explosions and the stunning remnants they leave behind, uncovering why these transient events are the most captivating frontiers in modern astrophysics as well as highlight the recent results from supernova research.

Topic 2:    A New Era of Space Exploration: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe
Speaker:  Dr Man-ho Chan, Associate Professor, Department of Science and Environmental Studies,
                  The Education University of Hong Kong

With the rapid development of new technology, humanity is in a golden age of space exploration, deepening our understanding of the universe. This talk will introduce several current and upcoming space missions, including the ones initiated by our country. These missions aim to address some major enigmas about our universe, including the mysteries of our solar system and the problems of dark matter, dark energy, and the standard cosmological model. The lecture will examine how these groundbreaking space missions can help unlock these mysteries and reshape our understanding of the universe.