Is there life on Venus? Astrophysicist and Genius Award recipient Dr. Sara Seager explores the mystery in LSC’s Space Talk
On Dec. 1, 2022, we were joined by the world-renowned astrophysicist and planetary scientist Dr. Sara Seager for our latest Space Talk in the planetarium!
Dr. Seager is a Professor of Planetary Science and Physics at MIT, as well as a recipient of LSC’s Genius Award.
For her Space Talk, Dr. Seager explored the mysteries of the brightest planet in a presentation called “Is There Life on Venus?”
While the surface of Venus may be inhospitable for life – with a scorching temperature of 850°F – conditions inside the thick clouds of Venus may allow for life to form. Using the largest planetarium in the country, Dr. Seager took guests on a journey through Venus’ clouds to explore this possibility.
She also took a look at the exciting Venus Life Finder mission series, which is led by Dr. Seager!
Join us for our next FREE Space Talk on Jan. 5: “A New View of the Milky Way,” led by Dr. Kathryn Johnston from Columbia University, only at LSC After Dark. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot.
You can also check out Dr. Seager's FULL presentation in 360 degrees below:
