In this Nov. 12 talk, Ball Aerospace Kepler Program Manager, John Troeltzsch, will discuss highlights of the NASA Kepler space telescope's prime mission (one that continues to revolutionize our understanding of the prevalence and characteristics of exoplanets in our galaxy through data analysis), how the repurposed K2 mission came about, and what scientists hope K2 will accomplish. In the LASP SPSC building (Room W120), located at 3665 Discovery Dr. in the East Campus Research Park. Parking and admission are free. Doors open at 7 p.m.