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AMNH Presents | SciCafe: Are We Alone in the Universe?

Beyond the edges of our solar system, astronomers have recently identified dozens of planets which could be like our own Earth—and potentially support extraterrestrial life. But how can we tell? Cornell astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explores how we can use our own planet and its wide range of species as a Rosetta Stone to detect signs of life on exoplanets. Join her for a journey over vast interstellar distances to answer an age-old question: are we alone in the universe?

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Program begins at 7 pm

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis

Free with cash bar

21+ with ID

Enter at 77th Street

SPECIAL PRE-SCICAFE EVENT

Doors open at 6:00 pm, program begins at 6:10 pm
Enter at 81st Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

Join us for a live sea-to-shore video feed with geologists, chemists, biologists, and engineers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution exploring the deepest high-temperature hydrothermal vents in the Pacific. These recently discovered vents are the only carbon-enriched vents known in the ocean, and an important link to understanding the potential for other “Ocean Worlds” in the solar system to support life. Interact with scientists onboard in real time via the Inner Space Center, moderated by Museum astrophysicist Jacqueline Faherty.











When: Wed., Nov. 1, 2017 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
212-769-5100
Price: Free with cash bar; 21+ with ID
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Beyond the edges of our solar system, astronomers have recently identified dozens of planets which could be like our own Earth—and potentially support extraterrestrial life. But how can we tell? Cornell astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger explores how we can use our own planet and its wide range of species as a Rosetta Stone to detect signs of life on exoplanets. Join her for a journey over vast interstellar distances to answer an age-old question: are we alone in the universe?

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Program begins at 7 pm

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis

Free with cash bar

21+ with ID

Enter at 77th Street

SPECIAL PRE-SCICAFE EVENT

Doors open at 6:00 pm, program begins at 6:10 pm
Enter at 81st Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

Join us for a live sea-to-shore video feed with geologists, chemists, biologists, and engineers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution exploring the deepest high-temperature hydrothermal vents in the Pacific. These recently discovered vents are the only carbon-enriched vents known in the ocean, and an important link to understanding the potential for other “Ocean Worlds” in the solar system to support life. Interact with scientists onboard in real time via the Inner Space Center, moderated by Museum astrophysicist Jacqueline Faherty.

Buy tickets/get more info now