This event has passed. It took place on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
Monthly Meeting
Public
Fantastic Space Discoveries: The Search for Planet 9
Presenter: Jim Kovac
Location: Streamed online.
Join a quest to discover whether our Solar System has another massive planet beyond Neptune. We’ll consider the evidence gathered thus far that hints at its presence and discuss the possible nature of this predicted outer planet.
A space exploration enthusiast from an early age, Jim Kovac grew up during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo mission years. He has watched with interest as exciting discoveries from NASA’s planetary missions have been made, and anticipates the potential of further exploration and discovery as current and future space missions unfold. Since 2005, Jim has been an active member of the Chicago Society for Space Studies (CSSS). To date, Jim has presented to over 15,500 students and adults at venues throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
This event is open to the public and free of charge.