Victor Gostin.
About the Presentation
The ubiquity of water on our planet tends to result in one taking it for granted. It is a highly significant aspect in the origin and support of life as we know it. How did such a large volume of water come to be on Earth. The story may surprise you.
About the Presenter
Dr Victor Gostin has been researching and teaching geology and planetary science at the University of Adelaide since 1970. He is interested in the evolution of the solar system and of life, in Earth history, in meteorite impacts, and in our natural environment. Victor is keen to popularise earth and planetary sciences to the community through lectures and radio. His other interests include sketching the Australian outback.
Victor has an asteroid named after him [ Asteroid 3640 Gostin] in recognition of his discovery of the widespread debris left by impact of Australia’s largest asteroid impact at Acraman in the Gawler Ranges, South Australia. He is a long-standing member of the Theosophical Society.
