Searching for a second genesis of life in our Solar System

The search for a second genesis of life in our solar system is a prime goal of astrobiology. Where might we find it? Following the water, the plume of Enceladus, meters below the surface of Mars, the methane seas of Titan! They all may have life and if they do, that life will be fundamentally different from life as we know.

Speaker:  Dr. Chris McKay is a world renowned research scientist with the NASA Ames Research Center. His research has been featured in various TV shows, such as "The Universe" and NOVA. He is also actively involved in planning for future Mars missions including human exploration.

Public Stargazing Night:

Enjoy a free public stargazing session after the talk at the Montgomery Hill Observatory of Evergreen Valley College from 8:30 pm to 10 pm. View Jupiter with its moons and many other objects in the sky.

Free parking in the parking lot #6 for this event.