Event Details
- Date: –
- Venue: Ontario Science Centre
- Categories: STEM
- Cost: Free
On July 27, Mars will be the third brightest object in the evening sky, only behind Venus and the full Moon. This will be the closest it has been to Earth in 15 years, and the Ontario Science Centre is celebrating with an evening star party.
Discover the meaning of “opposition” — when Mars and the Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth — and what makes this occurrence unique. Observe Mars up close using a telescope, engage in hands-on,Mars-themed activities, and find out about the latest in Martian science from a self-described “professional Martian.” The next closest opposition will be in September 2035, so grab your chance to see this now!
Telescopes will be available starting at 8:00 pm, and Mars-gazing begins at 11:00 pm, running until 1:00 am.
Guest speaker, Tanya Harrison, PhD, Director of NewSpace Initiative, University of Arizona, will give a talk at 9:30 pm, on the dust storms on Mars and how they affect research initiatives.
Admission is free. Parking $10.