Return to Venus (Exploring Space Lecture)

America’s first planetary probe, Mariner 2, marked our first visit to Venus in 1962. As it flew by Venus, the probe measured the planet’s atmosphere, giving us insights into its composition and temperature extremes. What are our future plans for “Earth’s Twin,” Venus? Join Dr. Sara Seager, professor at MIT, and Dr. Bruce Campbell, a planetary scientist in the Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, as they discuss our future plans to send a private mission to our inner neighbor and what new questions we bring with us on this trip.

Visit the Museum's galleries from 7-8 pm then hear from Dr. Sara Seager and Dr. Bruce Campbell from 8-9 pm. 

Your registration includes:

• A ticket to this Exploring Space talk from 8-9 pm.
• Concessions available for purchase prior to 8 pm.
• Access to select Museum galleries from 7-8 pm. Check the event website for a list of open galleries as we get closer to the program. 
• Opportunities to learn about Venus from Museum staff at Discovery Stations from 7-8 pm. 
• 9 pm Sidewalk Stargazing (outside, weather permitting) with Air and Space's Astronomy Team. 

This lecture series is made possible by the generous support of Aerojet Rocketdyne: An L3Harris Technologies Company and United Launch Alliance.