Setting Stars Exoplanet Exposition

Exoplanet-themed exposition with exoplanet talk panel and space activities, free and open to the public. All ages and expertises welcome.

About this Event

Exoplanets are those mysterious worlds orbiting stars outside of our Solar System. In recent years they have captured the public’s attention as research has proliferated. The number of known exoplanets has increased by over 10,000% since the turn of the century!

The Setting Stars Exoplanet Exposition provides a free opportunity for the community to enjoy learning about these fascinating celestial bodies. From a panel featuring subject matter experts to a host of exoplanet-themed activities, the expo has something for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of exoplanets, the first event of its kind!

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Talks


🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Opening Remarks
Host: Prof. Ken Herold

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
The Search For Earth 2.0: Why We Think It Exists and How We Will Find It
Host: Dr. Jessie Christiansen

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
From the Gridiron to the Galaxies
Host: Dr. Dakotah Tyler

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Exoplanet Seekers: Planetary Radio Conversations
Host: Sarah Al-Ahmed

🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
The Astronomical Century
Host: Dr. Michael Rich

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Host: Dr. David Reitzel

🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Prof. Ken Herold

Activities

Eyes on Exoplanets
Host: NASA JPL (VR Experience)
Sunscope Viewing
Host: Geovanni Somoza (Telescope Man)
Astronomical Spectroscopy
Host: Jessica Soto (Mt. Wilson Observatory)
Infrared Photo Booth
Host: Jeffrey Rich (Carnegie Science)
Rolling Robots
Host: Amy Mendelsohn (Rolling Robots)
Build a Comet
Host: David Reitzel (Griffith Observatory)
Cratermaking
Host: David Reitzel (Griffith Observatory)
Meteorite Museum
Host: David Pinsky (Griffith Observatory)
Space Buttons
Host: Geovanni Somoza (The Planetary Society)
Candy Jar Guessing Game
Host: Setting Stars
Space Art
Host: Laura-May Abron (Griffith Observatory)

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