Just Announced: Chautauqua Space Series 2017-18

Calling all astronauts!

Join Boulder’s preeminent scientists for a monthly voyage of discovery through the solar system and the outer limits of space and time. Speakers include some of the best minds in science from CU Boulder’s Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA), Lockheed Martin, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and many others.

Space Series Lineup:

Sep 25 – Geology of Mars: Positive Impacts
Discover how Mars’ early hostile environment nurtured the possibility for life. Speaker: Dr. Stephen J. Mojzsis, CU Boulder.

Oct 23 – Orion: Gateway to Deep Space Exploration
Hear about the next generation of deep space human exploration spacecraft. Speaker: Robert Chambers, Lockheed Martin.

Nov 27 – Where is OSIRIS-REx now?
Encounter the near-Earth asteroid Bennu and learn about OSIRIS-REx’s newest findings. Speaker: Dr. Vicky Hamilton, SwRI.

Dec 18 – The Newly Predicted 9th Planet
Learn about the hypothetical giant planet and the amazing efforts to detect it. Speaker: Dr. David Nesvorny, SwRI

Jan 22 – Jupiter’s Icy Active Moon: Europa
Journey to Jupiter’s smallest moon and join the search for life beyond Earth. Speaker Dr. Carly Howlett, SwRI.

Feb 12 – Space Weather & Space Climate
Discover how the powerful forces of space affect our technologically-dependent society. Speaker: Dr. Sarah Gibson, NCAR.

Feb 26 – The Cassini Mission Finale
Take one last journey with Cassini before it crashes into Saturn. Speaker: Dr. Luke Dones, SwRI.

Mar 26 – Life Science on the Int’l Space Station
Hear about new technologies and products developed deep in outer space. Speaker: Dr. Louis Stodiek, CU Boulder.

Apr 23 – Our Galactic Center’s Massive Black Hole
Journey deep into the Milky Way and discover the history of our universe. Speaker: Dr. John Bally, APS, Boulder.

TICKET INFORMATION –Tickets now on sale!

Buy your tickets early! This popular series sells out fast!

All events:
7:00 PM
Chautauqua Community House
Tickets: $12.00 ($9.00 Concert Member)

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