October 23, 2026 8-10 PM

Event Type: Lecture and Stargazing
Title: How Do You Find a Planet You Can't See?
Lecturer: Anjali Tripathi
Position: Research Scientist
Institution: NASA JPL
Abstract:
Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our Solar System, but most are so faint that we cannot see them directly. So how do astronomers find these hidden worlds, and what will it take to discover another planet like Earth? Join NASA Exoplanet Science Ambassador Dr. Anjali Tripathi to explore the ingenious techniques astronomers use to find distant worlds, including new technologies that block the overwhelming glare of their host stars. We'll also look ahead to new space telescopes, including NASA's Roman Space Telescope and the future Habitable Worlds Observatory, that will transform our search for planets beyond our Solar System.