Mars approaches

As Mars makes its closest pass to Earth until 2018 and there are special events being planned at various sites.

The Griffith Park Observatory, currently housed in a temporary location during the remodeling of their historic 1935 building, is offering a month-long look at Mars. Visit the Mars is Big and Bright in 2003 for a full list of activities and events.

An LA Times story, A Galactic Block Party for Mars appeared in today's (August 2, 2003) paper.

The Planetary Society has more information over the their Mars Watch 2003 web page.

Finally, all this Mars Madness will culminate with Planetfest '04, where you can have a front row seat to the Stardust Comet Flyby Mission and the landing of the next Mars Rover.