Mars: A Cosmic Stepping Stone, by Kevin Nolan - 2020-10-12
Channel: Cork Astronomy Club
Date: 2021-02-26

Kevin Nolan is a Lecturer in Physics at Technological University Dublin - Tallaght Campus. In 2009 he published the book "Mars, A Cosmic Stepping Stone: Uncovering Humanity's Cosmic Context". He is also the regional coordinator in Ireland for The Planetary Society.

In this "Lockdown Lecture" to Cork Astronomy Club on 12 October 2020, conducted via Zoom because of the global Covid-19 pandemic, he gives an overview of our exploration of Mars by robotic spacecraft. He outlines many of their findings and considers their significance in terms of humanity's place in the cosmos.

An extended question and answer session follows, with many additional points addressed, including whether humans should colonise and terraform Mars.

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