

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Colonizing Mars with Aurelian Balan, Professor at Delta College
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We’re launching more satellites into orbit than ever before.  But when will humans call another planet home? Is Mars a place we could survive? Beyond the beautiful night sky lies a world of extreme challenges. Join Delta College astronomy professor Aurelian Balan as we explore the grueling physics of making Mars a potential home. We’ll discuss the current state of aerospace technology and the massive engineering leaps required to turn a cold, irradiated desert into a permanent human outpost. We’ll also look at some exciting physics and answer any questions you have. This talk includes fun physics demonstrations and a Q&amp;A for all ages. Future Martian explorers (kids) are especially welcome!
If clear, stick around afterwards for an outdoor tour of the night sky!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mackinaw-city/colonizing-mars-with-aurelian-balan-professor-at-delta-college/200029851280444
- **Event Categories**: kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mackinaw City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 15675 Headlands Rd, Mackinaw City, MI, United States, Michigan 49701
- **lat**: 45.78437
- **long**: -84.77373
- **full address**: 15675 Headlands Rd, Mackinaw City, MI, United States, Michigan 49701

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Headlands International Dark Sky Park (https://allevents.in/org/headlands-international-dark-sky-park/12196928)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 15675 Headlands Rd, Mackinaw City, MI, United States, Michigan 49701
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Headlands International Dark Sky Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Colonizing Mars with Aurelian Balan, Professor at Delta College ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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