[AZ-Observing] Arizona Science Center presents Trip to Mars

There are two free astronomy guest lectures in the next two weeks!  I hope some 
of you will be able to join us.  Here's the info on one and I'll send the info 
on the other one as soon as the release is approved.
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Christine Shupla
Manager of Theaters

Arizona Science Center
600 East Washington St
Phoenix, AZ  85004
(602) 716-2078
shuplac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.azscience.org


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nick Kramer, Riester~Robb, office (602) 462-2210, mobile (602) 918-0880

Around Mars in One Night

Red Planet Expert and Author to Sign Book at Arizona Science Center

PHOENIX (July 14, 2005) Join the Arizona Science Center Friday, July 29 as they 
welcome Dr. William K. Hartmann, an internationally recognized Mars expert. Dr. 
Hartmann will be on site to discuss and sign his new book, "A Traveler's Guide 
to Mars" which delves into the many mysteries of the red planet.

"We are so pleased to host a presentation by Dr. Hartmann. He is one of 
Arizona's most accomplished scientists," said Chevy Humphrey, Arizona Science 
Center CEO.  "His research will open your eyes to the beauty of our neighboring 
planet."

Dr. Hartmann holds a doctorate in astronomy and master's degree in geology, 
both from the University of Arizona.  He is the first recipient of the Carl 
Sagan medal from the American Astronomical Society.  Hartmann has been involved 
in several space missions.  He was a co-investigator on the NASA Mariner 9 
mission, which was the first to map Mars in detail with an orbiting spacecraft, 
and on NASA's Mars Observer mission.  He is currently a participating scientist 
in the U.S. Mars Global Surveyor mission.  

Dr. Hartmann has spent many years researching the origin and evolution of all 
planets. In, "A Traveler's Guide to Mars," Dr. Hartmann explores 36 of his 
favorite places on Mars and details the chronological history of the planet. 
This fascinating book will be on hand for $20 and can be signed by the author. 

WHAT:   "A Traveler's Guide to Mars" book signing and presentation by scientist 
and author Dr. William K. Hartmann.

WHERE:  Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. in downtown Phoenix.

WHEN:   Friday, July 29, 2005 7 p.m. -10 p.m.

                        

MORE:   The Heritage Square parking garage is located on the southeast corner 
of Monroe and 5th Streets.        

The Arizona Science Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to informal 
science education.  The Center, located at 600 E. Washington St. in downtown 
Phoenix, features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a 
state-of-the-art planetarium and a giant-screen theater. For more information 
please call 602-716-2000 or log on to  <http://www.azscience.org/> 
www.azscience.org.     

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