Chat with astronomer Joleen Carlberg. Ask questions about her research about stars that swallow their planets, what it’s like to be an astronomer, or anything else that interests you. Joleen Carlberg is the Vera Rubin Fellow at the Carnegie Institution.

Due to cloudy weather, this event 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.

 Artist's illustration of a gas giant planet being engulfed by the red giant BD 48 740.

Visitors chat with astronomer Joleen Carlberg at an Astronomy Chat in the Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory.

 How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

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