From a scientific perspective, where are the most promising places to find extraterrestrial life? On which celestial bodies will space missions specifically search for extraterrestrial life in the near future? Frank Postberg takes us on a journey to the planets and moons of our solar system and their water reserves.
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Künstlerische Darstellung von Cryovulkanismus auf Enceladus
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Frank Postberg
Frank Postberg is a professor of planetary science at Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on habitable oceans in the outer solar system, and he is involved in several international space missions, including NASA’s Europa Clipper mission. Among his most notable discoveries is the detection of salt, organic compounds, and phosphates in the ocean of Saturn’s moon Enceladus.
- Language: German
- Location: Humboldt Lab, 1st Floor
- Part of: On Water
- Ticket for Lange Nacht der Museen required
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Accessibility
The Humboldt Forum and all exhibition rooms can be reached barrier-free with a wheelchair. A tactile floor guidance system facilitates orientation for blind and visually impaired visitors. Educational formats are tailored to the different needs of visitors with disabilities. These include tactile tours, guided tours and workshops.
Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. Barrier-free parking is available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. For more information, click here.
Bus bays are available in Rathausstraße: Stopping time from 9 - 22.30
By underground and suburban railway
U Museumsinsel (U5): 1 min walk
S/U Alexanderplatz: 15 min walk
S Hackescher Markt: 10 min walk
By bus
Lustgarten: 100, 300, N5; 1 min walk
Berlin Palace: 147; 1 min walk
Dates
August 2026
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