213: Bro. Guy Consolmagno talks Faith and Science at the Vatican Observatory (Classic Episode)

Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno is a scientist and author who has dedicated his life to studying the universe. He is the director of the Vatican Observatory, the oldest astronomical research institution in the world. In this interview, Brother Consolmagno shares his story of how he discovered his passion for astronomy and how he came to be the director of the Vatican Observatory. He also discusses the relationship between religion and science, and how he believes that they can coexist peacefully. Brother Consolmagno’s story is an inspiring one, and it is a reminder that it is possible to have a successful career in science and also be a devout religious person. He is a role model for many people, and his work is helping to bridge the gap between science and religion. Who is Brother Guy? Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ is Director of the Vatican Observatory. His research studies the physical properties of meteorites and asteroids. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he received SB and SM degrees from MIT, and a PhD in Planetary Sciences from the University of Arizona. He has served as an officer in the International Astronomical Union, the American Astronomical Society, and the Meteoritical Society. Along with 300 scientific publications, he is the author of a dozen popular books on astronomy and the relationship between faith and science.  Conversation with Brother Guy Brother Guy’s unique story 10 Seconds with Brother Guy that changed the trajectory of my life Would he baptize an extraterrestrial? The history of the Vatican Observatory The truth about Galileo Flat Earth theory Is the Pope as groovy as he seems on TV? Astronomy unites all Travelling to Mars and the Moon Thoughts on dinosaurs and the age of the Earth Community in church Scripture that makes science possible What does a Vatican meteoriticist do? There are 200 billion galaxies within view of our telescopes Funding the work of the Vatican Observatory Brother Guy’s Moment of Gratitude Connect with The Vatican Observatory The Vatican Observatory Official Website The Vatican Observatory Podcast on GoodPods Vatican Observatory on YouTube Vatican Observatory on LinkedIn @VaticanObserv on Twitter @VaticanObservatory on Instagram @VaticanObservatory on Facebook Mentions Gnosticism Jellyfish Galaxies SpaceX Starship rocket launch ends in midair explosion minutes after liftoff The Right Stuff by Tom Wolf The Best Sci Fi Movie Opening Scene Ever Created   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share!  Follow us on social and join the conversation! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast. At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices