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Petrified Trees on Mars ? What's Up for January Mars - Interview with Kevin Nolan Mars Expert

1/21/2010

 
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When I first saw this image I thought it looked like petrified trees dotting the surface of Mars. 
Microscopic hairs on strange skin also came to mind :-) 
This amazing image is in fact a photograph which shows dark sand emerging on the surface 
of the red planet as some of the ice covered dunes melt in the warmth of the spring sunshine.


This classic view of Mars  was taken by HiRISE one of the most incredible cameras working in space.This camera rides on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and produces feasts of data and true beauty to share with all of us.

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Kevin Nolan in Dunsink Observatory

The Irish Astronomical Societies first speaker of the year was Kevin Nolan , and what a treat that was.
 
Kevin spoke passionately about his chosen subject Mars a Cosmic Stepping Stone the title of his talk, and his very comprehensive book on the subject. Kevin's explanations about the surface geology of Mars was fascinating. Just before his talk his  very kindly agreed to a short impromptu interview , you can listen to it below .



We were very lucky to have a clear sky later , to enjoy a look at Mars through the Grubb telescope. The north polar cap was very clear , but the seeing was poor / hazy so other features were tentative. However it was once again a pleasure to observe from Dunsink , a great way to end an evening. That's Kevin looking at Mars in the photo. Kevin Nolans book Mars a Cosmic Stepping Stone is available in Hodges Figgis , Waterstones and online via Amazon

February  15th   the IAS speaker in Dunsink is Perikles Rammos from The Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies who will speak about CERN 

Click the play button to hear the interview.

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    Deirdre Kelleghan is amateur astronomer,
    an artist and also  likes to write.

    "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted"
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