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Location
Online
Date and times Originally hosted on Tuesday 10 June 2025
Prices Free for Members

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No other planet has been studied as closely as Mars, barring our own planet Earth, of course. But what do we know about the Red Planet? And could humans ever live there?

Join astronomer Brendan Owens online to begin learning everything you need to know about Mars – including its historical, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions.

Brendan Owen's book Mars: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Red Planet is available to purchase from our shop. 

Couldn't make it for the webinar? Watch back the event online here:

 

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