Program Type:
HybridAge Group:
Adults 19+ yearsProgram Description
Event Details
☆ Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are commonly referred to as the terrestrial planets-bodies made up of rock. In the outer solar system, there are many bodies made up of ice and some are considered water worlds. There are other intriguing bodies in our solar system like 16 Psyche- a world of metal.
☆ 16 Psyche is the target of the newest mission which launched on October 13, 2023, to explore a metal asteroid to learn about the early solar system and planetary cores.
☆During this talk, Dr. Z will discuss about the early solar system, the discovery of 16 Psyche, updates from the mission, and how much this asteroid is worth!
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This program is for adults, suitable for ages 10+.
Registration is required whether you are attending in person or via Zoom.