Looking for life on Mars with the Rosalind Franklin Rover - Prof. A. Coates

Mars has changed since it formed 4.6 billion years ago. When life started on Earth ~4 billion years ago, Mars was habitable too, with volcanism, a magnetic field, surface water and a thick atmosphere. Today, Mars is cold and dry, with a thin atmosphere and harsh surface.

In this lecture Professor Andrew Coates will discuss the search for life beyond Earth on our closest target, using the Rosalind Franklin rover.

General Information about the Society

The Mole Valley Geological Society normally meets monthly for lectures which are held in Dorking and also streamed live. Founded in 1979, the Society is a Local Group of the Geologists’ Association, founded in 1858.

Visitors are very welcome. No previous geological knowledge is needed, just curiosity about the Earth and its history.

Meetings are held in the Follet Hall of the Dorking United Reformed Church. Access off Church Street. Postcode: RH4 1BS.

Coffee & biscuits served from 7.30pm. Lectures start at 8.00 and finish at about 9.30pm.

Those attending online can join from 7.40pm

Examples of recent talks can be viewed on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/@MVLCTV

Note - Members have access to recordings of all talks since December 2023