February 17th 06, 07:35 PM
http://www.planetary.org/programs/projects/advocacy_and_education/explore_europa/europa_event.html
Projects: Europa Mission Campaign
Special Public Event
Europa: Life Beneath the Ice?
What lies beneath the ice of Jupiter's frozen moon Europa?
Almost certainly, a liquid water ocean.
Could life have evolved in such an icebound sea, growing in the
darkness
of eternal winter?
Europa is one of the solar system's most fascinating worlds, having the
precious commodity of liquid water, fascinating geology, and even the
possibility of life. Numerous science committees have judged it as the
top priority for outer solar system exploration. Join the NASA
Astrobiology Institute Europa Focus Group and The Planetary Society for
an eye-opening presentation about Europa, how life can evolve in
unexpected places, and the type of mission that might be sent to answer
some of our questions. Steven Quale will show clips from the film,
Aliens of the Deep. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the
presentation.
Admission is Free.
Seating is limited. First come, first served.
SPEAKERS:
Chris McKay, NASA Ames, Planetary Scientist
Torrence Johnson, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Galileo Project Scientist
Bob Pappalardo, University of Colorado, Boulder, Planetary Scientist
Steven Quale, filmmaker and co-Director of Aliens of the Deep
Bruce Betts, Moderator, The Planetary Society, Director of Projects
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: NASA Ames Research Center
Building 943, Eagle Room
Moffett Field, CA
Directions: Exit off Hwy 101
<http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/home/Directions.html>
This event is presented by The Planetary Societyin affiliation with The
NASA Astrobiology Institute Europa Focus Group.
If you need additional information, please contact The Planetary
Society, 626-793-5100 or email us >.
Projects: Europa Mission Campaign
Special Public Event
Europa: Life Beneath the Ice?
What lies beneath the ice of Jupiter's frozen moon Europa?
Almost certainly, a liquid water ocean.
Could life have evolved in such an icebound sea, growing in the
darkness
of eternal winter?
Europa is one of the solar system's most fascinating worlds, having the
precious commodity of liquid water, fascinating geology, and even the
possibility of life. Numerous science committees have judged it as the
top priority for outer solar system exploration. Join the NASA
Astrobiology Institute Europa Focus Group and The Planetary Society for
an eye-opening presentation about Europa, how life can evolve in
unexpected places, and the type of mission that might be sent to answer
some of our questions. Steven Quale will show clips from the film,
Aliens of the Deep. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the
presentation.
Admission is Free.
Seating is limited. First come, first served.
SPEAKERS:
Chris McKay, NASA Ames, Planetary Scientist
Torrence Johnson, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Galileo Project Scientist
Bob Pappalardo, University of Colorado, Boulder, Planetary Scientist
Steven Quale, filmmaker and co-Director of Aliens of the Deep
Bruce Betts, Moderator, The Planetary Society, Director of Projects
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: NASA Ames Research Center
Building 943, Eagle Room
Moffett Field, CA
Directions: Exit off Hwy 101
<http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/home/Directions.html>
This event is presented by The Planetary Societyin affiliation with The
NASA Astrobiology Institute Europa Focus Group.
If you need additional information, please contact The Planetary
Society, 626-793-5100 or email us >.