The story of how technology has changed how we see Mars. By: Nicole Willett The ability to see is one of the most important aspects in astronomical discovery. Scientists have invented many ways to see things, including cameras and spectrometers. Cameras have developed over the past few decades from simple analog black and white photography
Read MoreBy: Nicole Willett Edited by: Margaret Lattke Introduction Scientists have carefully studied and tracked the history of water on the Red Planet. It is now widely accepted due to the geomorphological evidence that Mars had an ocean of liquid water billions of years ago. This ocean covered the northern hemisphere. This is indicated by the
Read MoreGuest blog by: Rich Cabral I would like to extend a very special thanks to Mr. Cabral for his tireless work, dedication, and commitment to ensuring the public has every opportunity to view this historic launch. -N. Willett “It should prove to be a real crowd pleaser.” –Col. Gregg Wood, Vice Commander, 30th Space Wing,
Read MoreGuest Blog By: Lorena Bueno Edited by: Margaret Lattke Crack open any mid-level science novel from the last 70 years and you’ll find, among fanciful descriptions of grand canals and sand-scattering weather systems, varied descriptions of what’s underfoot (or boot): Martian sand. Regolith, powder, basalt rock, even clay, hint at a time when Mars had
Read MoreGuest Blog by Bob Bruner Bob Bruner has attended and presented at the scientific conferences described below since 2015. His contribution is entitled “Special Exhibit on Meteorites and Minerals associated with the Origin of Life on Earth or Mars” and can be found on the web. He is a long-time member of the Mars Society and is a
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