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From the darkness of the ocean floor to the darkness of outer space, technology is critical in exploring the abyss. But, it turns out that the tools used to uncover the mysteries at the bottom of the seafloor are very similar to those used to probe the vast expanses of space.
Join the engineers and scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) as they share how their gear has been used on interplanetary expeditions.
Learn about the specially-developed instruments used on spacecraft missions orbiting Earth and Mars, and the similarities between ocean and space applications.
Instructors: Tom O'Reilly & Dr. George Matsumoto - Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
Class Size: 60 participants
Date: 11/7/24
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Materials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program.
Class Fee: $17 - Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.