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Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

Mind-expanding talks and presentations by the brightest stars in the field of astronomy.

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    Can robots like SPOT explore underground lava tubes on Mars?

    The BRAILLE mission concept envisions using robots like Boston Dynamics SPOT to explore the caves of Mars.

    Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

    The Caves of Mars: Preparing for a Mission to a Lava Tube

    Mon. Apr. 3rd at 7:30 pm - Planetarium

    Can the caves of Mars be explored using robots? Dr. Jen Blank is testing technology to do just that.

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    Star-forming region NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula.

    This infrared image of a star-forming region NGC 3324 located 7,600 light years away in the Carina Nebula was taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing the process of star birth.

    Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

    A Star is Born

    Mon. May. 8th at 7:30 pm - Planetarium

    Astrophysicist and artist Nia Imara explains the complexities and fundamental importance of star-birth.

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    To protect Earth from future asteroid impacts, we need to know where the asteroids are and how they move over time.

    The proposed Asteroid Detection And Mapping platform will help map out asteroid motions over time so we can better understand the likelihood of potential collisions with Earth.

    Benjamin Dean Astronomy Lectures

    Charting the High Frontier of Space

    Mon. Jun. 12th at 7:30 pm - Planetarium

    Dr. Ed Lu proposes a four-dimensional map of asteroid distribution to help protect Earth from impacts.

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