SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
» MARS, THE RED PLANET—James McDonald
The planet Mars has always held a special place in our
imaginations. Different in color and notable for its retrograde
motion, it is also the planet that seems most like Earth in terms of
geology and appearance. This course will include a retrospective
of Mars in popular culture, from before Lowell’s assertion of the
existence of canals, through Disney’s recent resurrection of John
Carter, and the movie The Martian.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
We will also discuss our current understanding of Mars based on
recent missions and evaluate the plans by both pubic and private
organizations to send people to Mars within the next 20 years.
Cost: $80, Fellows, $60
» Mars, the Red Planet—James McDonald
Fri., Feb 10, 17, 24; 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m
Class is held in Mortensen Library, KF Room.
Online registration is available at
hartford.edu/presidentscollege.