Benjamin Dean Lecture
The Mars Science Laboratory Mission
Dr. David Blake Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center
- When
- Mon Jul 9, 2012
- Where
- California Academy of Sciences
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Cost
- $6 - $12
- Tags
- Arts, Museums, Science Museums, Education, Continuing Education, Technology
Description
Benjamin Dean LectureThe Mars Science Laboratory Mission
Dr. David Blake
Exobiology Branch, NASA Ames Research Center
Monday, July 9th, 2012 at 7:30pm, Planetarium
The past 15 years of Mars exploration - by landers, rovers and orbiting spacecraft - has yielded a treasure trove of knowledge about the Red Planet. Each successive mission has carried with it a more capable, refined and nuanced science payload, building on the discoveries of its predecessors. The Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity is currently en route to Mars, to arrive at Gale Crater on Aug. 5th, 2012. Curiosity is the most sophisticated and capable rover yet and it will provide us with new knowledge of Mars' present climate and geology, and clues to its early habitability.
Reservations:Adults $12, Seniors $10, Academy Members $6. Seating is limited. To reserve a place today, buy a ticket online or over the phone at 415-379-8000
More Info
- Link
- http://www.calacademy.org/events/lectures/#070912
- Call
- 415-379-8000 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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