ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration
The School of Earth and Space Exploration invites those intrigued by Earth, our Solar System, and the Universe beyond to attend “The Edge of Exploration” series. Located in the Marston Theater in ISTB4, the 3D astronomy shows are led by SESE students and staff and explore topics such as: Time and Distance, The Solar System, and Galaxies. Featuring state-of-the-art planetarium technology that utilizes 4,000 projections systems to create 3D renderings of Earth and space-related visuals, the series gives enthusiasts the opportunity to immerse themselves in a lush 3D environment to learn about cutting edge exploration.
THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION: EXOPLANETS - SEARCH FOR HABITABLE WORLDS
Researchers are confirming new exoplanet systems every day. How close are we to finding Earth-like planets in a solar system like our own?
Tempe, AZ 85287
Saturday, Sep 26th 2026
Starts at 1:00PM AZ Time
THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION: OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD
Astrophotography has produced many iconic images of fantastic skyscapes. Roiling colorful clouds gas and dust suggest cataclysmic events on a massive scale. This program will ask the questions: " Where are these objects in our ...
Tempe, AZ 85287
Saturday, Oct 10th 2026
Starts at 1:00PM AZ Time
THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION; EXPLORING TIME AND DISTANCE
New technology is allowing researchers to peer back to the time of the first stars and galaxies. The James Webb Space telescope gives us the best chance yet to observe our early universe and test our best understanding of the di ...
Tempe, AZ 85287
Saturday, Oct 24th 2026
Starts at 1:00PM AZ Time
THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION:ASU EXPLORES THE SOLAR SYSTEM
ASU is participating in current and future projects that are on the cutting edge of planetary exploration.
Tempe, AZ 85287
Saturday, Nov 7th 2026
Starts at 1:00PM AZ Time
THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION: USING COSMIC LIGHT TO UNDERSTAND OUR UNIVERSE -NATURE OF LIGHT
Scientists see light across a spectrum far broader than visible light. What can technology 'see' that we cannot and how does that shape our understanding of the universe.
Tempe, AZ 85287
Saturday, Nov 14th 2026
Starts at 1:00PM AZ Time
THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION; ASU EXPLORES THE SOLAR SYSTEM
ASU is participating in current and future projects that are on the cutting edge of planetary exploration. Learn about new opportunities on the Moon, material return missions from asteroids and Mars, the deployment of an instrumen ...
Tempe, AZ 85287
Saturday, Dec 5th 2026
Starts at 1:00PM AZ Time