We have found more than 5,000 planets around other stars in the past 26 years. Some have similarities to our own home planet – and some are just plain weird. Join us for an overview of the search for distant planets, what we’ve found so far - including some really strange ones! - and how the new James Webb Space Telescope will play a part in advancing our knowledge of planets and the possibilities for life in the Universe.
About the Presenter
Michelle Nichols is Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She leads all of the Adler Planetarium's telescope, observatory, and public sky observing initiatives and events. Ms. Nichols has served as an advisor for several children’s books, as well as the Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series. Astronomy Lab for Kids (2016) is Michelle's first book as an author.
This is an official NASA Webb Space Telescope First Images Community Event.