Planetary Defense — What Happens When an Asteroid Hits Earth? Courtesy photo
PEEC NEWS
Program 1: Planetary Defense — What Happens When an Asteroid Hits Earth?
Friday, April 10, 2026 • 7 to 8 PM MT
Lead Presenter: Lydia Davis
What would happen if an asteroid hit Earth? How can we protect ourselves from interplanetary threats? How must we look to the future to avoid the same fate as the dinosaurs? Come to Los Alamos High School Astronomy Club’s presentation on planetary defense to find the answers to all these questions!
Program 2: Light Pollution — How We Lost the Night Sky
Friday, April 17, 2026 • 7 to 8 PM MT
Lead Presenter: Gavin Bent
Over the last 100 years, light pollution has turned a night sky that once inspired into a dull, gray mass. Explore how light pollution has progressed over the last century, and how it has affected the economy, science, and natural world, and how we can restore the sky that our ancestors told stories of.
Event Details for Both Programs
Location: Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
2600 Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Admission:
● $8 Adult
● $6 Child
● $20 Family
● Free for Astronomy Club members
● Free with credit or voucher
Doors open at 6:45 PM.
Planetarium programs are generally not recommended for children under 5. These student‐led events are part of PEEC’s ongoing commitment to supporting youth engagement in science and providing platforms for young people to share their knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm with the broader community.
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