Looking to mix things up this week? From a NASA mission to rainbows, here's a rundown of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Exploring Ultima Thule: humanity’s next frontier
Hear Alan Stern, a planetary scientist at Southwest Research Institute and principal investigator of NASA's New Horizons mission, in a video conference sponsored by the SETI Institute. Stern will discuss the results of the New Horizons mission, which "made history when it flew by Kuiper Belt object 2014 MU69, nicknamed 'Ultima Thule' on New Year's Day of this year," write the organizers. The SETI Institute's mission "is to explore, understand, and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe — and to share it with the world."
When: Wednesday, March 13, 7-8 p.m.
Where: SRI International: Headquarters, 333 Ravenswood Ave.
Admission: Free
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The Power of Light (Grades 1-5)
Next, the Menlo Park Main Library will host a free event for children, grades 1-5, that explores "just how amazing light is." Attendees will learn about ROY G BIV (the colors of the rainbow) and will get to make a spectroscope. The organizers promise students will "uncover the mystery behind ultraviolet light and learn about the electromagnetic spectrum."
When: Thursday, March 14, 4-5 p.m.
Where: Menlo Park Main Library, 800 Alma St.
Admission: Free
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Story Time with Christian Robinson
Finally, children's author and illustrator Christian Robinson comes to Kepler's Books this week to talk about his latest "wordless picture book," entitled "Another."
"'Another' recounts the dream journey of a little girl and her cat, a thought-provoking celebration of imagination and wonder that is wide open to interpretation and a joy to read," write the organizers. Robinson is known for his books, like the "Gaston and Friends" series, "Carmela Full of Wishes" and "Leo: A Ghost Story," among others. He's also worked as an animator for Sesame Street Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios.
When: Thursday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real
Admission: Free
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