Live talk

A seasonal talk series for every equinox and solstice.We'll explore the stars, planets, constellations, and deep-sky using our Megastar projector, which produces a stunning night sky with 10 million stars. You'll be ready to go outside, look up and enjoy our amazing Colorado Skies. Bring your questions!

From the earliest myths and philosophical speculations to today’s science fiction media, humanity has often told stories about life that is alien to us. In days of old the alien may have been a god or a monster on Earth, but, as we’ve learned more about our place in the cosmos, we’ve envisioned the alien beings of great power, possible ferocity, and utter difference to be out there among the stars. Our myths of extraterrestrial life stretch across millennia, revealing not only our wonder at the cosmos but also our hopes and fears about our own survival.

This talk explores how these narratives continue to shape the way we imagine our future. What happens when we envision a universe teeming with life? How do these stories guide our moral compass, frame our sense of belonging, or warn us against hubris? The kinds of stories we tell matter deeply.