Wellington Astronomical Society

While in Wellington, I attended a lecture by Professor Kathy Campbell on the search for life on early Earth and Mars, hosted by the Wellington Astronomical Society.  It was interesting to hear how some key hot springs of today are thought to emulate conditions found in early Earth and Mars, and so help scientists to draw conclusions on what early life was like in these times.

The lecture was held in Space Place, which necessitated a very pleasant cable car ride on an idyllic summer evening.

The view from outside Space Place before the lecture.