This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Tonight’s topic is “Marvelous, Mysterious Mars – The Red Planet In Fact, Lore & Fiction” From ancient times, people have noticed Mars and assigned meaning. We’ll cover what ancients thought, its importance in the “scientific revolution”, discoveries through the 19th century. Then a look at Mars in popular culture (there are more than 100 novels in English about or set on Mars). Then discuss the planet in more detail & recent finds. There are new discoveries every month. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 7:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
Friday, February 28, 2025
This astronomy program is organized by members of the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club and the Mattatuck Astronomical Society. Tonight’s topic is “Marvelous, Mysterious Mars – The Red Planet In Fact, Lore & Fiction” From ancient times, people have noticed Mars and assigned meaning. We’ll cover what ancients thought, its importance in the “scientific revolution”, discoveries through the 19th century. Then a look at Mars in popular culture (there are more than 100 novels in English about or set on Mars). Then discuss the planet in more detail & recent finds. There are new discoveries every month. Weather permitting, there will be star gazing after the program. 7:00 P.M., A.B. Ceder Room. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are invited to bring your own telescope or binoculars. FREE… Donations will be accepted to help defray the Conservation Center’s programming expenses.
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