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PARK FACT:
In 1895, Alexander Chenowith uncovered caves in Inwood Hill Park that had once served as dwellings for early Native Americans, as evidenced by pottery and carbonized food found under beds of ash.
Inwood Hill Park
Dyckman St, Hudson River, Harlem River S
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 196.40
Spirit and Opportunity: Our Eyes and Ears on Mars - A NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Event
Saturday, November 20, 2010
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Please note: This event has already taken place. Please use the Browse and Search options on the right to find upcoming events.
As our winter sets in, we'll take a look at the cold, Red Planet, Mars. We'll get the latest updates from those favorite Mars Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, whose 90-day mission extended to more than seven years, and counting! We'll see the amazing views they have seen on their long journey, see their profound evidence for past water on Mars, and share in the heartbreak of Spirit's encounter with Troy. We'll also show a quick planetarium show, and we'll see what's up in our night sky.
All NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador events are free, open to the public and family-friendly and suitable for ages 12 and up. There will also be free NASA handouts, posters and lithographs for everyone who attends.
If this program whets your appetitie to try some nighttime planet gazing, don't miss the Saturday evening Inwood Astronomy Programs . We provide telescopes for your use.
Location
Inwood Hill Nature Center (in Inwood Hill Park)
Enter the park at 218 Street and Indian Road and walk west to the Nature Center., Manhattan
Directions to this location
Enter the park at 218th Street and Indian Road. Walk west toward the river. The Nature Center is on the north side of the salt marsh.
Cost
Free
Event Organizer
Northern Manhattan Parks, Urban Park Rangers, Inwood Astronomy Project
Contact Number
(212) 304-2365
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