Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, Mars & SETI Institutes

*** MISSION: MARS ***

We are making progress globally — from the Arctic to Antarctica, from basement 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.

• Register your car and download a PASS to Park at Rock Spring parking lot and CARPOOL if possible
• 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.