March 14, 2009, 1:00 PM
One of the key questions of all Astronomy is about the question of life in the Universe. We'll talk about the search for evidence of life in our Solar System and why we have focused on Mars. We'll show the amazing results from NASA's Phoenix, Spirit, Opportunity, Pathfinder and Viking missions. We'll also talk about the extreme forms of life on Earth and the ongoing search for biochemistry in our Solar System. We'll also show off the hundreds of newly discovered nearby planetary systems, and how that has affected our perception of life .Out There.. We'll see how Life to arose on our planet, and how we could, possibly, one day, travel to the stars.

About The Lectures

As part of continuing public outreach on science and astronomy, following The International Year of Astronomy 2009, Jason Kendall is presenting numerous Planetarium Shows, Lectures and classes at the New York Public Library, Inwood Branch and at other locations around New York City. Supported by NASA's Solar System Ambassador Program, event features astonishing photos from the NASA's current space and planetary exploration missions and up-to-date research and ideas from Astronomy, it's a great way to learn Astronomy with a knowledgable NASA/JPL volunteer to answer all your questions.

All events are free, open to the public, and suitable for kids over 12. There will also be free NASA handouts, posters and lithographs for everyone who comes.

Location

All of the lectures will be at the New York Public Library, Inwood Branch in the downstairs auditorium, located at 4790 Broadway [near Dyckman St.], New York, NY 10034-4916. The library's phone number is 212-942-2445. It is right next to a car wash. To get there by train, take the "A" train to the Dyckman/200th Street stop. It is one block from the subway. You can also come by the "1" train, but the walk from the Dyckman Street stop over to Broadway is about 6 blocks.

Come see what's up in the sky!

Jason Kendall
Director: Inwood Astronomy Project
NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador to New York City

The Inwood Astronomy Project is thankful for the support of the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the New York Public Library, the International Year of Astronomy and the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York


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