Inside an Exoplanet Talk (Photo – Carnegie Science)
Ever wonder what’s inside a planet? Carnegie Science tackles the topic for the fourth and final of its free lectures: “How to Look Inside an Exoplanet” on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm, given by Shreyas Vissapragada, George Ellery Hale Distinguished Scholar, Carnegie Science Observatories.
By Melanie Hooks
Carnegie Science will conclude its astronomy lecture series with a talk by Shreyas Vissapragada, whose presentation explores how scientists can study the hidden interiors of distant worlds. The series has previously examined dark matter, the ancient universe, exoplanet interiors, and the origins of water on rocky planets.
According to Carnegie’s website, the April 13 lecture will focus on an emerging class of “extreme” exoplanets that may offer rare insight into planetary cores. These planets appear to have passed dangerously close to their host stars, losing their atmospheres in the process. The resulting remnant cores, stripped bare by intense gravitational interactions, provide scientists with an unusual opportunity to observe what the insides of giant exoplanets might look like.
The event will be held in Rothenberg Hall at The Huntington. Doors open at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief musical performance at 7:00 pm. The lecture itself begins at 7:30 pm.
Admission is free, but reservations are required and will be available starting March 31 at 10:00 am. Reservations for each lecture in the series open the morning after the previous evening’s talk. All programs will also be livestreamed on Carnegie Science’s YouTube channel, where past lectures can be viewed.
Carnegie Science Lecture: "How to Look Inside an Exoplanet" Monday, April 13 Doors Open: 6:30 pm Music: 7:00 pm Lecture: 7:30 pm Location The Huntington Rothenberg Hall 1151 Oxford Rd San Marino, CA 91108 Register for free tickets here.
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