Forced Landing on Mars
Survival on Mars – what would your priorities be? Bring your entry along to the Ballarat Observatory from 17 July to 18 August to go into the draw to win a 25 cm Dobsonian telescope. View Mars in the telescopes and more.
| When: | Tuesday, July 17 2018 till Saturday, August 18 2018. 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Where: | Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum 439 Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant, VIC, 3350 |
| Topic: | Space and astronomy |
| Cost: | Adults $20 Concession $15 Student $10 Family 4 (2A 2S under 18yrs) $50 Family 5 (2A 3S under 18yrs) $55 |
| Bookings: | 0429199312 bas@cbl.com.au http://observatory.ballarat.net/ |
| Other: | Wheelchair access |
| Social Media: | Facebook |
Mars is very close to Earth, a space crew have been sent to Mars to support the existing Martian Colony which has been established for 5 years. Unfortunately the crew encounter mechanical difficulties and land 400km from the Colony with most of the equipment on board being damaged. Survival depends on reaching the Colony.
What do the crew need to survive the 400 km trek to join the Colony? Your task is to rank the list of available items in order of importance to allow the crew to reach the Colony in safety.
Participants can go into the draw to win a 25 cm Dobsonian Telescope. The first drawn correct entry will win. Draw occurs at 5.30pm on 18 August. The telescope can be picked up from the Observatory and a session on how to use it will be provided.
Viewing of Mars during it’s close approach through telescopes, disability access available. More activities also included. 3rd Rock Cafe open for Martian Snacks.
Judith BaileyBallarat Astronomical SocietyEmail: bas@cbl.com.auPhone: 03 5332 7526Mobile: 0429 199 312
