To get a close look at the planet Mars, you could hitch a ride on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, or better yet, you could visit the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for Mars Day on Saturday, October 29!

On Mars Day the Noble Planetarium will offer special programming in partnership with the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. At 6:45, 7:30 and 8:15 p.m., the Noble Planetarium will present Mars At Its Best, a live discussion about the planet’s approach. Visitors will learn about ongoing missions studying Mars, feel some simulated Mars soil obtained from NASA, and see what Mars’ geology is all about. Ticket cost is $3.50.

The Fort Worth Astronomical Society will set up their telescopes and video monitor on the Museum’s north lawn beginning at dusk. Its members will be on hand to answer questions.