On Saturday, September 28th, the New Jersey State Museum will be hosting their next installment of the “Science Under the Stars” series, entitled Exploring the Origin and Properties of The Solar Wind. Your host for the afternoon will be Dr. Riddhi Bandyopadhyay  of Princeton University. The afternoon’s conversation will take place at 4:15pm at the New Jersey State Museum’s Planetarium, located at 205 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608. If you plan on driving to the event, there is plenty of free parking available in the NJSM’s parking lots, as well as garage and street parking conveniently located near the Museum.

This event is free to attend; however, space is limited, so advanced registration is required. For those interested in attending, please complete the registration form, linked here: Register – Science Under the Stars. The afternoon’s discussions will center the role that solar winds play within our universe and how they impact life here on earth. From the magnificent colors of the Aurora Borealis to the dangers of damage done to satellites in space, there are a number of factors one must consider when grappling with the realities of this cosmic phenomena. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn more about the origin and different properties of solar wind using NASA missions.

“Science Under the Stars” is a fun and informative lecture series presented by the New Jersey State Museum which offers guests of all ages and educational levels to step into the world of an astronomer. At each seminar, guests have the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of discussion with a subject matter expert regarding some of our universe’s most fascinating subjects. All sessions take place in the New Jersey State Museum’s state of the art Planetarium, which features Ultra-High Resolution 8K, as well as 140 specially-designed reclined seats. This immersive and innovative Planetarium was carefully designed with you in mind to help your imagination take off as you soar through the skies. Don’t let the astronauts have all the fun, as this tremendous resource is certain to take you and your family to new heights!

To learn more about this and other upcoming educational events at the New Jersey State Museum, please visit their website, linked here: NJSM – Home. Additional details can also be found across the New Jersey State Museum’s various social media channels, including X, Instagram, and Facebook. If you have any questions or would like any help with the enrollment process, please contact New Jersey State Museum staff at (609) 292-6464 for further assistance. The ins and outs of solar winds are certain to blow you away, so be sure to sign up now for an out of this world conversation!

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