Video chat with space scientist and systems engineer Misty Crown in the Explore the Universe gallery. Ask questions about the satellites she designs to study space weather, what it's like to forecast solar flares, or anything else that interests you.  Misty Crown works in the Air Force Research Laboratory. 

This program has been moved indoors to the Explore the Universe gallery due to inclement weather. Check @SIObservatory for updates or call (202) 633-2517.

Accessibility: The Observatory dome is accessible.

An artist's illustration of how events on the Sun can affect the near-Earth environment.

How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560