

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Martians and the Human Mind: free public lecture by David Baron
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Award-winning journalist David Baron presents his exploration of the “Mars craze.” Learn how believing in Martians helped launch us to spaceAbout this EventThis year’s Dr. Jack Mack Lecture in Astronomy and Planetary Science will be given by author, journalist, and broadcaster David Baron, whose presentation, Martians and the Human Mind, will take place in Buffalo State University’s Science and Mathematics Complex 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Friday, November 14.Doors open at 6:00 pmA former science correspondent for NPR and recent chair in astrobiology at the Library of Congress, David’s latest works focus on astronomy and its impacts on society. His new book, The Martians, explores the “Mars craze” at the turn of the last century, when the public came to believe in the existence of Martians—a myth that helped launch us into space.Following the presentation, join us for a dessert reception and book signing by the author. Books will be available for purchase at a 20% discount price of $23.99 plus tax.To hear David's TED Talk on eclipses, click the video below.This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required.If you are not already familiar with the location of the Science and Mathematics Complex, please be sure to understand our location using the map here on Eventbrite or here: Planetarium location in Google MapsFree parking will be available for this event in Lot I-37 off of Iroquois Drive or in any non-metered spot on campus.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/126706b0-bee7-11f0-88a8-8ff6fae1b638-rimg-w480-h740-dca62016-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/cgxZ4H3gJ8c
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/buffalo/martians-and-the-human-mind-free-public-lecture-by-david-baron/100001857576785169
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Buffalo
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
- **lat**: 42.9350186
- **long**: -78.88319270000001
- **full address**: Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science and Math Complex, Buffalo, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, Science and Math Complex, Buffalo, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Martians and the Human Mind: free public lecture by David Baron ?
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