Chat with geoscientist Patrick Russell at the Public Observatory. Ask questions about his research about the Moon and Mars, what it’s like to be a planetary scientist, or anything else that interests you. Patrick Russell works in the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the National Air and Space Museum.
In the event of inclement weather, the program may be moved or postponed. Check @SIObservatory for updates or call (202) 633-2517.
Accessibility: The Observatory dome is accessible.
On February 19, 2008, the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this view of avalanches in progress on Mars.
A visitor chats with planetary scientist Patrick Russell at an Astronomy Chat in the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory.