Mars is Big, Red, and Bad

Free Virtual Program: Mars at Opposition: It Looks Big, Red, and Bad. Presented by the Oakland Township Parks and Recreation partners with Oakland Astronomy Club. Mars at Opposition: It Looks Big, Red, and Bad For anyone looking to learn more about this month’s opportunity to see Mars while it’s so close to the Earth, check out the free virtual program being offered by Oakland Township Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.  This all ages family-friendly … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, Would You Ever Travel to Mars?

Dear Crabby, Please Indulge My Curiosity, Would You Ever Travel to Mars? Sincerely, Marte Rojo   Hola Marte, Some days I don't want to travel to the mailbox, let alone across space. But I will indulge your curiosity - isn't there a rover on Mars called curiosity? - I am a man for adventure after all (at least I used to be). I've always enjoyed a good road trip, so why not Mars. It's a long way, and Venus is actually closer, but we could land on and survive on Mars - unlike … [Read more...]