"That's just about the time scale where young people today in the 5- to 10-year-old age group would be among the first group. This is the generation that's going to go to Mars.
—Peter Smith,
UA planetary scientist who thinks NASA will send humans to Mars in the next 30 to 50 years.

Special Section | Friday, April 6, 2001

Summer 2001 An Odyssey Into Space


MarsQuest

* Park Place, 5870 E. Broadway

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

Admission: $4.50 adults; $3.50 children; $4 seniors.

June 9 - David Levy, internationally known astronomer, will share his thoughts on Mars, space and the future of space exploration. 11 a.m.-noon.

July 28 - Raymond White, distinguished UA astronomy professor emeritus, will discuss his work on preconquest astronomy in Peru. 11 a.m.-noon.

Aug. 11- Father George Coyne, director of the Vatican Observatory and UA professor, will talk about the complementary role that religion and science play. 11 a.m.-noon.

Aug. 25 - William K. Hartmann, internationally known astronomer, author and painter, talks about how the moon was born and how painters represent space scenes with scientific accuracy. 11 a.m.-noon.

* Tucson Children's Museum

200 S. Sixth Ave.

Call 792-9985, extension 105, or visit www.azstarnet.com/~tuchimu/

Hands-on science and cultural exhibits for children ages 2-10.

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Pima Air and Space Museum

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Admission: $3.50-$5.50

June 1-Aug. 31- Space Art through the Ages. An exhibit of prints demonstrating how art and science work together to increase our understanding and enjoyment of the universe.

Half-day workshops all summer including:

June 7 and June 14. Space Exploration for 8-12 year olds. 9 a.m.-noon.

July 12. Rockets for 5-7 year olds. 9 a.m.-noon.

Other events:

June 16 and Aug. 4 - Stargazing with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.

8:30-10 p.m.

June 23 - Native American storyteller Gerard Tsonakwa tells "How The Stars Came Into The Sky."

7 p.m.

July 21. Star B Que family festival. Food, games, and storytelling. 6-10 p.m.

Gala:

June 2 - Mars Under the Stars

Opening gala for the MarsQuest exhibit. 6 p.m. University Marriott, 880 E. Second St.

Silent auction with autographed space memorabilia, fabulous dinners and getaways. Surprise celebrities. Dinner with guest speaker Peter Smith, developer of the IMP camera for the Pathfinder Mission. Stargazing with Starizona. Black tie optional. Corporate tables and individual tickets available. Call 792-9985, extension 105.

* Flandrau Science Center

and Planetarium

1601 E. University Blvd.

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Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

University of Arizona

Call 621-7827 or 621-4515 or visit www.flandrau.org.

Planetarium shows, star viewings and an interactive science exhibits about electricity, astronomy, optics and magnetism featured. Summer camps. Public observatory.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday; and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday nights.

Admission: $2-$5.

MarsQuest Planetary Show - Starting June 6.

Presented in conjunction with the MarsQuest exhibit at Park Place.

Narrated by Patrick Stewart of Star Trek fame, this show traces Mars through history, examining the Mars of our time, and predicting the Mars of the future. Show Times: 2:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.

* Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 E. Valencia Road

Call 574-0462 or visit www.pimaair.org.

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Telescopes on Kitt Peak

Features 250 military, commercial and civilian aircraft. Take the Mars Morphis virtual ride, drive the Mars Rover, and experience the Mars Flier in the Dorothy H. Finley Space Exploratorium.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Last admittance 4 p.m.

Admission: $9.75 adults, $6 youths 7-12; children 6 and younger free. "Mach I After Burn" flight simulator ride is an additional $3. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base's Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center tours available for additional fees: $6 adults, $3 children 12 and younger; discounts available. Tours depart 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. weekdays only.

* Challenger Learning Center of

the Southwest

6000 E. Valencia Road

Call 618-4835 or visit www.pimaair.org/challenger/clc.htm.

Space Camp for children age 8 and older: 9 a.m.-noon, starting June 5.

June 25-29. Mars Mission Robotics: A five-day session for kids 10 -14.

July 16-20. Mars City Alpha: A five-day session for kids ages 8-12.

Challenger Learning Center Missions for groups, corporate and private parties by reservation.

* Kitt Peak National Observatory

National Optical Astronomy Observatories

950 N. Cherry Ave.

Call 318-8726 or visit www.noao.edu/outreach/kpoutreach.html

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