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Dr. James L. Green

Exploring Space Lectures
50 Years of Solar System Exploration: New Worlds, New Discoveries
Presenter: James L. Green
Thursday, June 13
8:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Imax Theater
Museum in Washington, DC

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The Exploring Space lectures are free, but tickets are required. Ticket reservations open January 7, 2013.

6:45 pm - View Roving Mars, a free film in the Lockheed Martin IMAX® Theater; participate in educational programming
7:30 pm - Meet the lecturer
8:00 pm - Lecture begins
9:00 pm - Stargazing in the Public Observatory, weather permitting

Through the decades of planetary exploration, a wide variety of spacecraft (orbiters, landers, rovers, and more) have revealed an amazing diversity of worlds, each with its own story to tell.  Learn about these remarkable journeys as James L. Green guides us through the 50-year voyage of discovery.

James L. Green is Director, Planetary Science, NASA Headquarters.

   
  The Exploring Space Lectures Series is made possible by the generous support of NASA, with additional support provided by Aerojet.
  
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Lectures are free unless otherwise noted. Tickets are required and seating may be limited. You may reserve lecture tickets online. For some lectures, tickets can also be picked up at our Imax Box Offices during regular museum hours. If you have questions please e-mail public lectures or call (202) 633-2398 to leave a message.

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