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Astronomy Nights on Mt. Tamalpais

  • Cushing Memorial Theater Mill Valley, CA 94941 (map)

Dr. Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, Mars & SETI Institutes

MISSION: MARS

We are making progress globally—from the Arctic to Antarctica, from underground labs to the International Space Station—to achieve the first human voyage to Mars. Come explore the what, why, how, when, and who of our first journey to the Red Planet.

  • Print a Astronomy Program Parking Pass 

  • Dress appropriately, it can be cold in the evenings on the mountain

  • Bring a flashlight to help navigate your way from the theater to the telescopes and cars

  • IF the weather is questionable the day of the event, call our hotline: 415-455-5370 after 3:30pm. Any cancellations will be posted. Note that cloudy weather and/or high winds may prevent observing through the telescopes, but generally don’t stop the lectures. Talks are cancelled only for rain or fire danger.

Earlier Event: September 7
Telescope Nights
Later Event: September 8
Dual Slalom Race Series