Tides in the Solar System and Beyond

Speaker: Jacob Hamer, Assistant Curator of Planetarium Education at the New Jersey State Museum. (via Zoom)

To anyone who lives along the coast, the tides are a familiar celestial cycle. Dr. Hamer will discuss why tides happen, and some examples of tides in the universe. The Earth and Moon are the most familiar examples, but even more extreme tidal interactions happen elsewhere in our Solar System. And beyond our Solar System, tides may actually spell destruction for giant planets very close to their stars.

In-person at the Mesa County Library, 443 N 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501, and online through advance registration via Zoom | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 6pm MDT

Please contact us for more information and the Zoom link to join remotely

May 6, 2025: To be Announced