BURRELL MEMORIAL OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE LECTURE
Exoplanets
Dr. Emily Safron, CWRU Astronomy Department
Saturday, September 13, 7:30 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama

Dr. Emily Safron of the CWRU Astronomy Department will present a lecture on exoplanets. Exoplanets are planets orbiting other stars in our galaxy. Prior to 1992 we knew of no planets outside our solar system. Today we know of nearly 6000. It is one of the most exciting areas of research in astronomy. Nearly every telescope on earth and in space has contributed to this research.