Living with a Star
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free, Tickets Required
6:00 pm: Doors Open for informal educational programming
7:00 pm: FREE showing of 3D Sun
7:30 pm: Meet the Lecturer
8:00 pm: Lecture begins
Dr. Barbara Thompson will further explore the Sun-Earth connection and how it is being studied by the armada of ground-based and space-based observatories that are making more than a global effort, cooperating in the International Heliophysical Year (IHY). She will highlight results from the SOHO satellite mission and will describe how the program "Living with a Star" supports the goals of the IHY.
Pre-lecture activities, including Discovery Stations, a film feature, and a "get to know the lecturer" warm-up with the lecturer begin at 6:00 p.m.
The Exploring Space Lectures are made possible by the generous support of NASA, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp and Aerojet.
How to attend
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
650 Jefferson Drive SW. Washington, DC 20560
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We rely on the generous support of donors, sponsors, members, and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight, educate the public, and inspire future generations. With your help, we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration.