MARTE
Incontri ravvicinati con il pianeta rosso
Matera, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
9 Novembre – 14 Gennaio 2018
The exhibition intends to recount to the general public the history of Mars exploration and the important Italian contributions in this adventure.
After a reference to the mythological figure of the god Mars, an introduction dedicated to the early observations of the canals by Giovanni Schiaparelli
and to the large production of science fiction, the exhibition journey goes on to illustrate the current state of knowledge we have on Mars via the data and images provided by the most advanced space technology: from the first “historic” images from the Viking probes through to the European Mars Express probe, the American Curiosity and Opportunity rovers, and the American Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
8 Novembre, 07.00pm