Mars at the Museum of Science

Mars and Beyond encourages exploration of the local planets and deeper into spac

Explore the extremes of the solar system and beyond during this weekend of live presentations and activities. Meet scientists who design and work with space missions, and check in with Curiosity, the new rover expected to land on Mars in early August.

When:

Saturday, August 18, 2012 10am

Sunday, August 19, 2012 10am

Location:

Museum of Science

Phone:

617.723.2500

Email:

information@mos.org

Link(s):

Mars and Beyond at the Muesum of Science

Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory page at NASA

Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory page on Facebook

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Where: Halibut Point State Park

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Tuesday, June 30

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