Free Public Lecture - Was Mars Ever Alive?

The Mars Society Australia invites you to a free public lecture 'Was Mars Ever Alive?' by Assoc. Prof. Victor Gostin, M.Sc. (Melb), PhD (ANU), University of Adelaide. 

Where:  Nova Systems, 27-31 London Road, Mile End South, South Australia, 5031.

Abstract: Exciting discoveries are continually being made on our sister planet, Mars. NASA's rovers plus orbiting satellites have revealed many, often unexpected features, including lava tunnels. Bright ice exists only a few cm below the surface.  Martian river networks formed under semiarid climates, when floods alternated with long dry spells. The newly arrived Curiosity is already increasing our understanding of Martian long history.

Bio: Victor Gostin is a retired Associate Professor in Geology and Geophysics at the University of Adelaide. Victor lectured in earth sciences at Adelaide University from 1970 to 2001. His scientific interests include the origins and evolution of the solar system and of life, meteorite impacts, earth history, and environmental geoscience. Victor is keen to popularise earth and planetary sciences to the community through lectures and radio.

A warm welcome extended to anyone interested in Mars/ space exploration

Feel free to join us after the presentation.  To book or for further information contact Marcia on 0481 093 877 or mt01@adam.com.au