# Event Details - **Event Name**: Science Utah: Hidden in the Heavens - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: How the Kepler Mission's quest for new planets changed how we view our own.About this EventScience Utah Lecture SeriesHidden in the Heavens: How the Kepler Mission’s Quest for New Planets Changed How We View Our OwnNASA's Kepler mission was designed to measure the number of Earth-like planets with Earth-like orbits in the galaxy. In four short years it found thousands of planets, most of which are unlike anything in the solar system. These systems challenge our understanding of the formation and dynamical evolution of planetary systems, as well as our understanding of the origins of the solar system. We will see the history of this mission, get an insiders account of the experiences of the science team, and explore the many scientific breakthroughs that the mission enabled.JASON STEFFEN -- is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His work is primarily on the properties, formation, and dynamical evolution of planets and planetary systems. He was a long-time member of the science team for NASA’s Kepler mission where he contributed to the discovery and characterization of thousands of planets and planetary systems. Dr. Steffen is the author of the book “Hidden in the Heavens”, available from Princeton University Press. Prior to joining UNLV, he was research faculty at Northwestern University and the Brinson Postdoctoral Fellow at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago Illinois.Dr. Steffen received his PhD and MS in Physics at the University of Washington, Seattle, and his Bachelors degree in Mathematics and Physics from Weber State University, in Utah.This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please reserve only the number of tickets you will use.About Science Utah:The Science Utah Lecture Series is dedicated to bringing the latest scientific discoveries and discussions to the public, for free, by offering engaging lectures led by Utah-based scientists and researchers working in various fields.To help support Clark Planetarium's efforts, please consider making a small donation at https://givebutter.com/ScienceUT. All donations aid Clark Planetarium and the free community events we offer year-round. Your contribution is invaluable in helping us inspire and educate people of all ages about the wonder of the universe. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ff036e20-92ca-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w600-h740-dc581828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ff230410-92ca-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181818-gmir.jpg Kepler images courtesy of NASA - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/science-utah-hidden-in-the-heavens/100001982306280447 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, nonprofit, art, literary-art, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Clark Planetarium - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salt Lake City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: Clark Planetarium - **lat**: 40.7666699 - **long**: -111.9033733 - **full address**: Clark Planetarium, 110 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Science Utah: Hidden in the Heavens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a07865a9eefad461f18c0675a99235ee8e30fe3042cf7057b20390d99878acd9-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd7dadb-gmir.jpg?v=1777379661 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Science Utah: Hidden in the Heavens being held? - **A:** Science Utah: Hidden in the Heavens takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Clark Planetarium, 110 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Science Utah: Hidden in the Heavens? - **A:** Science Utah: Hidden in the Heavens is organized by Clark Planetarium. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Science Utah: Hidden in the Heavens is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salt Lake City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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