Video chat with space scientist and systems engineer Misty Crown at the Public Observatory. 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. 

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

Accessibility: The Observatory dome is accessible.

An illustration of technological infrastructure affected by space weather events.

Visitors chat with space scientist Misty Crown at an Astronomy Chat in the Explore the Universe gallery.

How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

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