Our Solar System

About this event

ONLLINE: The Houston Astronomical Society (https://www.astronomyhouston.org/) presents Chris Morisette in a talk titled "Our Solar System." Description: In 'Our Solar System; we’ll explore our corner of the cosmos. After covering some basic information, we’ll take a fascinating tour using the “Eyes on the Solar System (https://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-system/#/home)” model from NASA. Here we will learn about each planet as well as a host of moons, asteroids, comets, and planetary missions. The presentation will wrap up with some information to help you observe Saturn and Jupiter during their upcoming opposition(s). We’ll conclude with a gallery walk of various photos of our celestial home! Speaker Bio: Chris Morisette is HAS Novice Chairperson and an active member of the Houston Astronomical Society, North Houston Astronomy Club, and the Fort Bend Astronomy Club. He is also a member of The University of Texas at Austin McDonald Observatory and Department of Astronomy Board of Visitors. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. To attend, you must register for the meeting. You can use the link below. You will receive an email with the details of the meeting and a link that will allow you to join in. Register here. (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vYFpUC98TC6kEjHOmxUWTg) You only need to register once! Join us on Thursday, September 3rd, at 7:00 pm CT. See you then! Top image: Screenshot of NASA's Eyes on the Solar System (https://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/solar-system/#/home)” website.