Frontiers in Astrophysics Lecture Series
This dynamic lecture series in the Hayden Planetarium features prominent astrophysicists, authors, and Museum experts. Learn about cutting-edge research and more.
March 5, 2012
John F. Kennedy and the Race to the Moon with John Logsdon
Join author John Logsdon as he traces the factors leading to President John F. Kennedy's decision to send astronauts to the Moon MORE
April 16, 2012
Asteroids: Friends or Foes with Richard Binzel
Professor Richard Binzel examines whether asteroids are cause for serious concern, the possibility of exploring them for resources, and their potential role in future interplanetary space travel. MORE
May 14, 2012
The Birth and Death of Stars with Walter Lewin
Join MIT Professor Emeritus Walter Lewin to learn about the "death" of stars and the history and discovery of white dwarfs, neutron stars, and stellar-mass black holes. MORE
