TIMED Mission of Earth's Atmosphere

New! "Beyond Earth" Lecture Series and Space Exhibits 16 yrs + / Dates below / 7-8:30 PM / $8 per lecture; $28 for series In partnership with The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (Apl), Robinson Nature Center offers the unique opportunity to delve into the details of the latest space missions exploring our solar system with local researchers. Follow clues pointing to the existence of water on Mars; learn about Mercury's unusual magnetic field and spectacular geology; and discover… Show more more about the relationship between Earth and the Sun. Lectures are followed by hors d'oeuvres and a chance to converse with Apl space scientists and fellow enthusiasts. The lecture series will coincide with two special exhibits which will be housed for a limited time at the Robinson Nature Center from September 1-December 31. One, on loan from Apl, covers the Radiation Belt Storm Probes mission to understand Earth's response to changes in the Sun's energy. The second, Visions of the Universe, 400 Years of Discovery, chronicles discoveries in outer space and is on loan from the Space Telescope Science Institute.
lnformation/registration: (410) 313-0400. Lecture topics and dates below. RP4837.101 MESSENGER's Mission to Mercury Sep 20 Th RP4837.102 Launch of Radiation Belt Storm Probes Oct 18 Th RP4837.103 How Crism found water on Mars Nov 15 Th RP4837.104 Timed Mission of Earth's Atmosphere Dec 13 Th

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