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For the Love of Mars

A Human History of the Red Planet with Matt Shindell

2024-06-03 13:00:00 2024-06-03 14:00:00 America/Chicago For the Love of Mars You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces historical figures across eras who have made sense of this mysterious planet. Virtual -

Monday, June 03
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-03 13:00:00 2024-06-03 14:00:00 America/Chicago For the Love of Mars You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces historical figures across eras who have made sense of this mysterious planet. Virtual -

You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces historical figures across eras who have made sense of this mysterious planet.

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration. For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet's place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement.

Shindell will highlight historical figures such as: 

  • Mayan astrologer priests who incorporated Mars into seasonal calendars and religious ceremonies; 
  • Babylonian astrologers who discerned bad omens; 
  • figures of the Scientific Revolution who struggled to comprehend it as a world; 
  • Victorian astronomers who sought signs of intelligent life; and
  • 20th- and 21st-century scientists who have established a technological presence on its surface. 

By focusing on the diverse human stories behind the telescopes and behind the robots we know and love, Shindell will show how Mars exploration has evolved in ways that have also expanded knowledge about other facets of the universe.

Registration is required for livestreaming. Submit your questions for the author to answer during the livestream while registering.

Find all of our upcoming Author Talks and past event recordings by clicking here.

AGE GROUP: | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors & Performers |

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We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day

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Tue, Jul 01, All day
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Tue, Jul 01, All day
Donaldsonville

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Dutchtown

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Galvez

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Gonzales

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Study Commons

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Donaldsonville

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Dutchtown

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Galvez

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Gonzales

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Study Commons

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Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Sewing Machine
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Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Donaldsonville

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Donaldsonville

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Dutchtown - Activity Room

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Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

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Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Wed, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

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Dutchtown - Activity Room

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Thu, Jul 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville

Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown

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Galvez

Mon, Jul 07, All day
Dutchtown

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Galvez

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Gonzales

Mon, Jul 07, All day
Donaldsonville

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Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

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Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

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Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gonzales

Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Magazine Area

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - 3D Printer

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Commons - Multipurpose Room

Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - 3D Printer
This event is full

Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room

Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Activity Room

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Dutchtown
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Fri, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Magazine Area

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales

Tue, Jul 15, All day
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Tue, Jul 15, All day
Donaldsonville

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Dutchtown

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Galvez

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Gonzales

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Study Commons

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Donaldsonville

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Dutchtown

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Galvez

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Gonzales

Tue, Jul 15, All day
Study Commons

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville - Cutting Machine,Heat Press

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Tue, Jul 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Cutting Machine,Heat Press
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Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gonzales

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Thu, Jul 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

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Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

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Dutchtown - Activity Room

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Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

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Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

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Gonzales

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Gonzales

Sat, Jul 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

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Galvez

Mon, Jul 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
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Gonzales
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Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
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Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

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Gonzales - Activity Room

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gonzales

Wed, Jul 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
This event is full

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Wed, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
This event is full

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room

Thu, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio

Thu, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio

Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Fri, Jul 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
This event is full

Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Laser Cutter

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Laser Cutter
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Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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