Astronomy for Adults - Mars Comes Near Us: Will the 2003 Craze Return?
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 04/25/2018
Astronomy for Adults participants learn to be experts on the sky. Each program lasts about an hour, divided between a rich audio-visual presentation and a tour of current stars, planets, and constellations using the Planetarium's giant star projector. Regular presenters are Steve Fentress, director, Strasenburgh Planetarium, RMSC and Paul Krupinski, planetarium show presenter and proprietor of the Buffalo-based Mobile Dome Planetarium. Sessions blend science, the arts and history for an intellectually stimulating experience. The classes take place on select Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
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April 25 at 2pm – Mars Comes Near Us: Will the 2003 Craze Return?
Mars and Earth approach each other in space about every 26 months. About every 15 years we come closer than usual. Last time, in 2003, there was a viral e-mail and long lines at telescopes to gaze at the alarmingly bright orange light in the sky. Another unusually close approach to Mars happens this summer. We’ll review the facts and history to get ready.
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Location:
RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium657 East Ave
Rochester, NY, 14607United States
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Phone:
585.697.194Contact name:
Steve Fentress
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/25/2018
Time:
2 pm
Price:
$7 Adults, $6 Seniors 62+ or group members, $5 RMSC Members
Ages
Adults without kidsWeb Service