Friday, April 16, 7:00pm
Program Description:
As we approach Earth day, our planet - and its unique ability to support life of all kinds - is at the forefront of our minds. For centuries, humans have looked up at the sky and wondered: is there anywhere out there like Earth? While we haven’t found evidence to suggest the presence of life on the planets close by, there are plenty of other places to look. This month, AstroNights is all about the planets outside of our solar system: exoplanets. We’ll talk about how we find them, how many there are, and how they compare to our home planet. Plus, we’ll show you where and when to look in the sky to see some of our nearest celestial neighbors, Venus and Mars.
About AstroNights:
AstroNights is a live, family-friendly exploration of your night sky that you can join from the comfort of your home. View live on YouTube or join the Zoom Webinar for extra interactive features! Our educators leave audiences with simple advice for observing your real night sky when the program is over. From the colorful characters in our own solar system to the weird and wonderful things far beyond, each program is sure to contain something of interest to armchair astronomers of all ages. Monthly each 3rd Friday. Click here for more information about past AstroNights events, including how to access recordings.
Resources
NASA’s citizen science projects welcome members of the public to work with NASA data. Through collaborations with NASA scientists, volunteers (known as citizen scientists) have helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. Learn how you can work with NASA on exoplanet science.