Might life have arisen on early Mars like it did on Earth? If it did, what signatures of ancient life might be preserved in rocks on Mars’ surface? Today, the Perseverance rover is collecting geological samples on Mars that may contain evidence of ancient life. Searching for Signs of Ancient Life on a Cold and Desolate MarsĮxploration of Mars has revealed that the cold and arid planet was once much warmer and wetter - a place potentially hospitable to the emergence of life. Pick up your free ticket on a first come first serve basis starting the day before at Furnace Creek Visitor Center. Tickets are required for the Keynote talks. Listen to the story about how we understand the universe came to be as it is, including its particles, forces, stars, galaxies, as well as the ever-mysterious dark matter and dark energy. How did they come to be, how have they changed and what have they discovered? Learn about the challenges, failures and successes of roving the red planet.Ĭosmology is the study of the full history of our universe from the first moment of the Big Bang, to its inevitable death in the distant future. Since 1997 NASA has sent a total of 5 different rovers to Mars. They are objects with such a strong gravitational attraction that not even light can escape, and they are popular in science fiction due to their strange effects on time and matter, but what do we actually know about them? In this talk, I will discuss the many scientific advances that have occurred in the last decade leading to a greater understanding of how black holes are born, how they can die, and how we can see them.ģ0 Years of Mars Exploration: The Roving Generation Learn how NASA's NISAR mission will tell this story in unprecedented detail and unlock the mysteries of Death Valley.īlack holes are some of the most exotic bodies in the universe. The story of this place, both past, present, and future, teaches us about both Earth and worlds beyond our own. The Dynamic Landscape of Death Valley, As Seen By NASA's NISAR Missionĭeath Valley is one of the most interesting geologic locations on earth, playing host to an incredible variety of landscapes and ecosystems. All ages welcome! Talks include Professor Katherine de Kleer: “The Solar System’s Volcanic Wonderland", and Max Goldberg: "Not All Those Who Wander Are Planets." Food and drinks available for purchase but the science is free.ħ:30PM-9:30PM, Badwater Saloon, Stovepipe WellsĮxplore the incredible night sky with a ranger! Bring a red flashlight to protect night vision. Join Caltech scientists for two 20-minute public astronomy talks and space-themed pub trivia (with prizes!) at the Badwater Saloon. A DSLR and tripod are essential to enjoy this session Astrophotography volunteers and rangers will be on hand to assist. Astrophotography Meet-upsĪn opportunity to photograph the stars in one of the darkest locations in the country. I'll review plans for these and other missions, as well as recent findings by the Japanese Akatsuki spacecraft currently in orbit. ![]() Our sister planet is soon to be explored by new space missions, with orders-of-magnitude improvement in radar studies by EnVision/VERITAS, and in-situ exploration with near-surface imaging by the DAVINCI probe. Participants should bring their DSLR camera and tripod. An opportunity to learn how to take pictures of the stars with your own DSLR camera! Note this session is intended for astrophotography newcomers.
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