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April 21, 2008
New Online Map Reveals Evidence of the Forces that Once Shaped Mars
A new online map lets visitors explore Mars’ past through a collection of high-resolution observations from one of the most powerful spectrometers ever sent to the Red Planet. Evidence of ancient bodies of water, flowing rivers and groundwater peeks out from beneath layers of hardened magma and dust—testaments to Mars’ progression through wet, volcanic and dry eras. [more]
March 28, 2008
High School Students Help Explore Mars through Innovative Program
While most kids can only read about Mars exploration, four groups of high school students from around the country are getting the chance to plan observations of the Red Planet and join the science team analyzing data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. [more]
February 26, 2008
Free Online Seminar for Educators: March 6th, 6:30-8 p.m. EST
CRISM Principal Investigator Scott Murchie will deliver a web seminar for educators on CRISM's role in Mars exploration as part of a series presented by the National Science Teachers Association, developed in collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Arizona State University. The seminar is designed to introduce educators of grades 5 through 12 to the amazing images and science behind this exciting investigation of the red planet.
Click here to learn more and to register for this free educational event.
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