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For the Love of Mars
June 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet’s place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement. Watch a virtual presentation with Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around the world who have made sense of this mysterious plane. These live events have interactive Q&A so viewers can ask questions directly to the author. Register Here