Chat with planetary geologist Jennifer Whitten. Ask questions about the planets in our solar system, surface features like volcanoes on Venus and water on Mars, and the different missions visiting these bodies. Jennifer Whitten is a planetary geologist at the National Air and Space Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies.
Chat with Jennifer Whitten as part of the 2017 Smithsonian Ingenuity Festival. Check out other events celebrating ingenuity, astronomy, and space exploration happening throughout the day at the Museum. Follow the conversation online with #SmithsonianIngenuity.
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 and Museum galleries are accessible.
PHOEBE WATERMAN HAAS PUBLIC OBSERVATORY; RAIN LOCATION IS EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE GALLERY