Speaker Series with Brenda Chinnery-Allgeier

Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5pm-9pm for our Speaker Series, presented at Opal Divine’s Marina location. Ever wonder why Dark Matter was important to our universe? How latitude was established? Or curious about the many rovers we’ve sent to Mars? Part of the Austin Planetarium mission is to expand STEM education, so each presentation is hosted by an expert in their field, followed by stimulating discussion.

Recent speakers have been:

Torvald Hessel, Executive Director of the Austin Planetarium, on the successful landing of the Curiosity Rover on Mars.
Russ Finney, owner of the largest private meteorite collection, on some of his important pieces (including an actual fragment of the Moon).
Dr. Ronald Johns, ACC Geology Professor, on the History of the Earth.
Professor James Heath, The History of Science (Parts I-III)

Presentations begin at 7pm. Located near the MOPAC and Parmer intersection, these free events are open to the public and suitable for all ages. Plus it’s a great way to show your support, meet the Board Members, and learn how you can become involved with the Austin Planetarium! We’ll see you there!