Newsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-19, May 14, 2018
|
|
- Austin Carson
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Issue 18-19, May 14, CONTENTS AAS DIVISION FOR PLANETARY SCIENCES 2018 PRIZES 2. EPSC 2018 SESSIONS ON OUTER PLANET SYSTEMS AAS DIVISION FOR PLANETARY SCIENCES 2018 PRIZES The DPS is pleased to announce its 2018 prize winners. Gerard P. Kuiper Prize Julio Ángel Fernández Alves The DPS awards the 2018 Gerard P. Kuiper Prize for outstanding contributions to the field of planetary science to Julio Ángel Fernández Alves (Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay) for his research focusing on the origin of the solar system and the physical and dynamical evolution of comets. Prof. Fernández s 1980 paper On the Existence of a Comet Belt Beyond Neptune inspired the search for and discovery of the Kuiper belt. In the same year he published another seminal paper showing that Oort cloud comets should come from the Neptune-Uranus region, having been scattered by those planets perturbations; this population of scattered disk objects has also been found. His third seminal contribution American Astronomical Society. Page 1 of 6
2 introduced the fundamental concept behind the present formation models involving massive migrations of the planets in the early solar system. In addition to his scientific contributions, Dr. Fernández has been tireless in inspiring and promoting the interaction and integration of South American planetary scientists with colleagues around the world. Harold C. Urey Prize Francesca E. DeMeo The DPS awards the 2018 Harold C. Urey Prize for outstanding achievement in planetary research by a young scientist to Francesca DeMeo (MIT). We award this in recognition of the broad foundational understanding of the study of solar system bodies using the modern system of asteroid classification that bears her name. With reflectance spectra of thousands of asteroids she used the Bus-DeMeo taxonomy as a tool leading to our modern understanding of the geologic structure of the asteroid belt. The compositional complexity revealed by her analysis provides independent, observational evidence fully supporting dynamical models demonstrating greater mixing of bodies in the early solar system than previous observations indicated. Carl Sagan Medal Bonnie J. Buratti The DPS awards the 2018 Carl Sagan Medal for excellence in public communication to Bonnie J. Buratti (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) for her effective education and public outreach with a measured and demonstrably, high impact. She is noted for conducting teachers workshops, delivering popular public talks, and written work appearing in encyclopedias, blog posts, and a recently published, popular book, Worlds Fantastic, Worlds Familiar. She brings personal anecdotes Page 2 of 6
3 combined with clear explanations of science, accompanied by stunning images that bring our science to the public for their enlightenment and enjoyment. Buratti also advocates for others to engage with the public and initiated the DPS program called Trick or Treat and Telescopes, a program the division hopes will grow. Harold Masursky Award Faith Vilas The DPS awards the 2018 Harold Masursky Award for meritorious service to planetary science to Faith Vilas (National Science Foundation). During a time of national duress following the chaos of the 9/11 attack, she insured the integrity of the Discovery program selection process. As the first Chair of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group, she established its operational practices and made it the viable entity that continues today. As Chair of the DPS, Vilas played a key role in establishing the Carl Sagan Medal, which was the first major statement in support of the importance of communicating our science with the public. She has mentored and inspired young people who have become well-known figures in our profession, and others who have taken an appreciation of our science into other careers. She has served on numerous Academy and NASA panels. Her service to the field and to society has been exemplary. Jonathan Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award Alexandra Witze The DPS presents the 2018 Jonathan Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award for distinguished popular writing to Alexandra Witze for her article Next Stop, Mars in the January 19, 2017, issue of Nature. After setting the Page 3 of 6
4 high stakes involved in bringing back samples from Mars, Witze describes how NASA plans to tackle the daunting task of keeping the samples pristine. Witze takes readers on a wonderful journey through the Jet Propulsion Lab, where the Mars 2020 rover is being built, and introduces some of the people leading the immense project. She beautifully conveys the extreme levels of cleanliness essential to detecting life on another planet and the rigorous planning that goes on behind the scenes. Witze ends the article by describing the rationale behind selecting the landing site for the Mars 2020 rover and looks ahead at potential missions that would carry the precious samples back to Earth EPSC 2018 SESSIONS ON OUTER PLANET SYSTEMS Dear colleagues, We would like to bring to your attention to the following sessions related to Outer Planet Systems taking place at the upcoming EPSC meeting in Berlin. Please consider submitting an abstract. [1] Abstract deadline is May 16th. OPS1 Outer planets systems and Pluto Conveners: Athena Coustenis, Glenn Orton, Sushil K. Atreya, Leigh Fletcher, Nicolas Altobelli Page 4 of 6
5 OPS2 Cassini's Legacy: One Year Later Conveners: Scott Edgington, Sushil K. Atreya, Athena Coustenis, Norbert Krupp, Linda Spilker OPS3 Ocean worlds and Icy Moons Conveners: Alex Hayes, Jean-Pierre Lebreton, Olivier Witasse, Athena Coustenis, Elizabeth Turtle, Federico Tosi OPS4 Juno at Jupiter and Supporting Earth-Based Observations Conveners: Scott Bolton, Alberto Adriani, Jack Connerney, Tristan Guillot, Alessandro Mura Send submissions to: Anne Verbiscer, DPS Secretary [2]) To unsubscribe visit [3] or [4]. To change your address [5] Footer Reports Photos History Bylaws Giving Page 5 of 6
6 Source URL: Links: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] American Astronomical Society. Powered by TCPDF ( Page 6 of 6
Newsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-49, December 2, 2018
Issue 18-49, December 2, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. DPS 50 MEETING VIDEOS NOW AVAILABLE 2. ICARUS SPECIAL ISSUE ON CASSINI RESULTS 3.
More informationDale P. Cruikshank Gerard P. Kuiper Prize [1] recipient
Dale P. Cruikshank - 2006 Gerard P. Kuiper Prize [1] recipient [2] The Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society awards the 2006 Gerard P. Kuiper Prize for outstanding contributions
More informationThe Gerard P. Kuiper Prize honors outstanding contributions to the field of planetary science.
Newsletter 15-17 Issue 15-17, April 14, 2015 +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+ 1. LAST CALL FOR DPS 2015 PRIZE NOMINATIONS! 2. ANNOUNCING THE FIRST DPS HISTORIAN 3.
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 16-40, October 16, 2016
Newsletter 16-40 Issue 16-40, October 16, 2016 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. REMOTE PARTICIPATION FOR JWST WORKSHOP AND PROPOSAL TUTORIAL 2.
More informationNewsletter Newsletter 13-8 Published on Division for Planetary Sciences (https://dps.aas.org) Issue 13-8, March 17, 2013
Issue 13-8, March 17, 2013 +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+ 1) STATEMENT FROM JIM GREEN 2) DPS 2013 MEETING CALL FOR ABSTRACTS : 18 JULY 3) REMINDER: CALL FOR DPS
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 16-31, August 24, 2016
Newsletter 16-31 Issue 16-31, August 24, 2016 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. REMINDERS FOR UPCOMING DPS48/EPSC 11 DEADLINES 2. NEW HORIZONS KUIPER
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-11, March 11, 2018
Newsletter 18-11 Issue 18-11, March 11, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. REMINDER: DPS 2018 PRIZE NOMINATIONS 2. TENTH ANNUAL SUSAN NIEBUR
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences (https://dps.aas.org) Issue 16-27, July 24, 2016
Newsletter 16-27 Issue 16-27, July 24, 2016 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. REMINDER: PLEASE VOTE IN THE 2016 DPS ELECTION 2. REMINDER: REGISTRATION
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 16-46, December 4, 2016
Issue 16-46, December 4, 2016 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY PLANETARY SCIENCE VISION
More information47th DPS Meeting Washington, D.C 9-13 November, 2015
Sunday, 8 November 2015 Workshop: Broadening Your Impact: A Workshop for Scientists Engaged in Education and Public Outreach (or Who Want to Get Involved), -, Workshop: Communicating with Congress, -,
More informationDPS 49th Meeting Provo, UT October, 2017
Sunday, 15 October 2017 8:00 am Workshop: Using Planetary Science in K 12 Classrooms, 8:00 am 5:00 pm, Soldier Creek 1:00 pm Workshop: Preparing Observations for Solar System Science with JWST, 1:00 pm
More informationDPS 48/EPSC 11 Meeting Pasadena, CA October, 2016
Sunday, 16 October 2016 12:00 pm Workshop: Early Career Presenters Review, 12:00 pm 5:00 pm, C107 1:00 pm Workshop: JWST Early Release Science Program Workshop, 1:00 pm 4:00 pm, C106 2:00 pm Workshop:
More informationNewsletter Newsletter 14-9 Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 14-9, April 24, 2014
Issue 14-9, April 24, 2014 +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+ 1) REMINDER : 2014 ONLINE MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2) JPL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO MODEL EUROPA PLUMES 3) JOBS/POSITIONS
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences (
Subject: [DPS Members] DPS Mailing #11-07 : Elections candidate reminder, EPSC-DPS 2011 Joint meeting reminders, travel grants, E/PO Date: May 9, 2011 4:00:06 PM EDT Issue11-07, May 9th 2011 +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+
More informationWhy is this important to scientists, and why is it important to you as a teacher or parent of a child who wants to know how many planets there are?
11 October 2006 On Wednesday, August 16, 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced a proposed definition of a planet. A significantly revised version of this definition was passed by the
More information45th Meeting of the DPS Block Schedule
Saturday, 5 October 2013 9:00am Workshop: ExoPAG 8, 9:00am-5:00pm, Director's Row H Sunday, 6 October 2013 8:00am Workshop: Using Astronomy and Planetary Science in K-12, 8:00am-5:00pm, Governor's Square
More information5)SUMMER SCHOOL: BRAVE NEW WORLDS: UNDERSTANDING THE PLANETS OF OTHER STARS
Newsletter 16-07 Issue 16-07, March 8, 2016 +---------------------------------------CONTENTS-------------------------------------+ 1)REMINDER: LAST CALL FOR 2016 DPS PRIZE NOMINATIONS 2)NASA ADVISORY COUNCIL
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue12-10, May 14th 2012
Issue12-10, May 14th 2012 +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+ 1) KEPLER COMMUNITY FOLLOW-UP OBSERVING PROGRAM 2) 2ND "PAOLO FARINELLA" AWARD (2012) 3) COORDINATION WITH
More information1b979b29038 [1]
Issue 16-45, November 20, 2016 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR RENEW YOUR AAS/DPS MEMBERSHIP TODAY DEADLINE
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences (https://dps.aas.org) Issue 17-26, July 2, 2017
Newsletter 17-26 Issue 17-26, July 2, 2017 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. REMINDER: PLEASE VOTE IN THE 2017 DPS ELECTION 2. 34th MEPAG MEETING
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 14-30, December 9, 2014
Issue 14-30, December 9, 2014 +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. SCIENCE ENABLED BY SPITZER PRIOR TO JWST PIERAZZO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL
More informationIt Might Be a Planet If...
It Might Be a Planet If... What is a planet? Until recently, there was no exact definition. There were historically six planets. Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were discovered after the invention of the telescope.
More informationAssessment Vocabulary Instructional Strategies
Inner Planets and the similarities for each of the inner planets? (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars - such as Size, atmosphere, moons/rings, ) What are the unique characteristics and details of each of
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 15-39, September 8, 2015
Issue 15-39, September 8, 2015 +--------------------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------------+ 1. UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR THE 47th DPS MEETING IN NATIONAL HARBOR, MD 2. FOURTH ANNUAL
More informationASTR 200 : Lecture 6 Introduction to the Solar System Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Addison-Wesley
ASTR 200 : Lecture 6 Introduction to the Solar System 1 2004 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Addison-Wesley ANNOUNCEMENTS Keep up with reading! Always posted on course web site. Reading material
More informationThe Star Witness News Issues Available
The Star Witness News Issues Available Your assignment is to read two issues of the Star Witness News. After reading your issues, answer the questions on the worksheet. All answers must be complete sentences.
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-35, August 28, 2018
Newsletter 18-35 Issue 18-35, August 28, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 2. ALMA ANNOUNCEMENT 3. 7th JOINT WORKSHOP
More informationASTR 200 : Lecture 6 Introduction to the Solar System Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Addison-Wesley
ASTR 200 : Lecture 6 Introduction to the Solar System 1 2004 Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Addison-Wesley Comparative Planetology Studying the similarities among and differences between the planets
More informationHome Page Vatican Observatory
HOME WHO ARE RESEARCH SCIENCE, RELIGION, SUMMER SCHOOLS PUBLICATIONS NEWS WORKSHOP WE? SOCIETY (VOSS) LEMAITRE Home Page Vatican Observatory Poster VOSS2018 On March 14, 1891, exactly 125 years ago, Pope
More informationAstronomers Universe. More information about this series at
Astronomers Universe More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/6960 ThiS is a FM Blank Page John Wilkinson The Solar System in Close-Up John Wilkinson Castlemaine, Victoria Australia
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences (https://dps.aas.org) Issue 17-44, October 29, 2017
Newsletter 17-44 Issue 17-44, October 29, 2017 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. JWST WORKSHOP MATERIALS FROM DPS 2017 2. NASA SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE
More informationNewsletter Newsletter 16-1 Published on Division for Planetary Sciences (https://dps.aas.org) Issue 16-01, January 10, 2016
Newsletter 16-1 Issue 16-01, January 10, 2016 +---------------------------------------CONTENTS-------------------------------------+ 1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS 2. REMINDER: CALL FOR
More informationThe Nominating Subcommittee is responsible for presenting to the DPS Secretary a list of candidates for DPS Officers and Committee members.
Newsletter 14-1 Issue 14-1, January 10, 2014 +-----------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------+ 1) REMINDER FROM NOMINATING SUBCOMMITEE : CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DPS COMMITTEE 2)
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-41, October 6, 2018
Issue 18-41, October 6, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. NEOCAM SCIENCE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION AT DPS 2. LSST AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM WORKSHOP 3.
More informationTransneptunian objects. Minor bodies in the outer Solar System. Transneptunian objects
Transneptunian objects Minor bodies in the outer Solar System Planets and Astrobiology (2016-2017) G. Vladilo Around 1980 it was proposed that the hypothetical disk of small bodies beyond Neptune (called
More informationThe Jovian Planets. Why do we expect planets like this in the outer reaches of the solar system?(lc)
The Jovian Planets Beyond Mars and the Asteroid belt are the Jovian or Gas Giant Planets that are totally different than the terrestrial planets: They are composed almost entirely of gas They do not have
More information4a5042bf.html [1]
Newsletter 16-42 Issue 16-42, October 23, 2016 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. IN MEMORIAM: EWEN WHITAKER (1922-2016) 2. TRICK-OR-TREAT AND TELESCOPES
More informationThe solar system pt 2 MR. BANKS 8 TH GRADE SCIENCE
The solar system pt 2 MR. BANKS 8 TH GRADE SCIENCE Dwarf planets Following the discovery of multiple objects similar to Pluto (and one that was even bigger than Pluto) a new classification for planets
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-05, January 28, 2018
Issue 18-05, January 28, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. WORKSHOP: CARBON IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM 2. PLANETARY SESSIONS AT THE GSA CORDILLERAN-ROCKY
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-51, December 16, 2018
Issue 18-51, December 16, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. NEW HORIZONS ULTIMA THULE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT: BEAM YOUR GREETING TO ULTIMA
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 17-27, July 9, 2017
Newsletter 17-27 Issue 17-27, July 9, 2017 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: DPS ELECTIONS AND 2017 AAS BY-LAWS VOTING 2.
More informationScience Trail 2010: By: Megan Bucher & Allison Gallahan. Name:
Science Trail 2010: By: Megan Bucher & Allison Gallahan Name: Introduction: Welcome to Manchester College! Today we will take a journey through the solar system. We hope you brought your sense of adventure
More informationEarth s Formation Unit [Astronomy] Student Success Sheets (SSS)
Page1 Earth s Formation Unit [Astronomy] Student Success Sheets (SSS) HS-ESSI-1; HS-ESS1-2; HS-ESS1-3; HS-ESSI-4 NGSS Civic Memorial High School - Earth Science A Concept # What we will be learning Mandatory
More informationVoyage to the Planets
UNIT 5 WEEK 4 Read the article Voyage to the Planets before answering Numbers 1 through 5. Voyage to the Planets A voyage to Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, takes years. Saturn and Uranus
More informationWhich of the following planets are all made up of gas? When a planets orbit around the Sun looks like an oval, it s called a(n)
When a planets orbit around the Sun looks like an oval, it s called a(n) - ellipse - circle - axis - rotation Which of the following planets are all made up of gas? - Venus, Mars, Saturn and Pluto - Jupiter,
More informationLecture Outlines. Chapter 6. Astronomy Today 7th Edition Chaisson/McMillan Pearson Education, Inc.
Lecture Outlines Chapter 6 Astronomy Today 7th Edition Chaisson/McMillan Chapter 6 The Solar System Units of Chapter 6 6.1 An Inventory of the Solar System 6.2 Measuring the Planets 6.3 The Overall Layout
More informationThe Solar System LEARNING TARGETS. Scientific Language. Name Test Date Hour
Name Test Date Hour Astronomy#3 - Notebook The Solar System LEARNING TARGETS I can describe the objects that make up our solar system. I can identify the inner and outer planets. I can explain the difference
More informationTotal Points 50. Project grade 50
Intro to Science Project Names: Pd: Date: 1st Nine Weeks PROJECT We are going to do an Earth Science project. You will work with a partner to make a poster of your space concept. You will have at least
More informationChapter 06 Let s Make a Solar System
like? Big picture. Chapter 06 Let s Make a Solar System How did it come to be this way? Where did it come from? Will I stop sounding like the Talking Heads? The solar system exhibits clear patterns of
More informationChapter 3 Checkpoint 3.1 Checkpoint 3.2 Venn Diagram: Planets versus Asteroids Checkpoint 3.3 Asteroid Crashes the Moon?
Chapter 3 Checkpoint 3.1 Which characteristics are true of both planets and asteroids? a) They are approximately spherical in shape. b) There are thousands of examples. c) They formed 1 to 2 billion years
More informationHow did it come to be this way? Will I stop sounding like the
Chapter 06 Let s Make a Solar System How did it come to be this way? Where did it come from? Will I stop sounding like the Talking Heads? What does the solar system look like? Big picture. The solar system
More informationIntroduction to Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy Have you ever wondered what is out there in space besides Earth? As you see the stars and moon, many questions come up with the universe, possibility of living on another planet
More informationINSIDE LAB 9: Classification of Stars and Other Celestial Objects
INSIDE LAB 9: Classification of Stars and Other Celestial Objects OBJECTIVE: To become familiar with the classification of stars by spectral type, and the classification of celestial objects such as galaxies.
More informationPurpose of Astro 102/104
Astronomy 102/104: Our Solar System Prof. Jean-Luc Margot & Prof. Steve Squyres Lecture #1: Introduction & Outline Course Goals--why take Astro 102/104? Our philosophy, and a promise. Rules of the Road:
More informationOPAG. Goals, Tasks, Organization, Challenges
OPAG Goals, Tasks, Organization, Challenges Outer Planets Assessment Group Charter OPAG is NASA's community-based forum designed to provide science input for planning and prioritizing outer planet exploration
More informationThe Cosmic Perspective Seventh Edition. Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets: Their Natures, Orbits, and Impacts. Chapter 12 Review Clickers
Review Clickers The Cosmic Perspective Seventh Edition Asteroids, Comets, and Dwarf Planets: Their Natures, Orbits, and Impacts Asteroids a) are rocky and small typically the size of a grain of rice or
More informationPlanetary probes: ESA Perspective Jean-Pierre Lebreton
Planetary probes: ESA Perspective Jean-Pierre Lebreton ESA s Huygens Project Scientist/Mission Manager ESA s EJSM & TSSM Cosmic Vision Study Scientist Solar System Missions Division Research and Scientific
More informationASTRONOMY. Chapter 7 OTHER WORLDS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM PowerPoint Image Slideshow
ASTRONOMY Chapter 7 OTHER WORLDS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM PowerPoint Image Slideshow FIGURE 7.1 Self-Portrait of Mars. This picture was taken by the Curiosity Rover on Mars in 2012. The image
More informationThe Solar System. Name Test Date Hour
Name Test Date Hour Astronomy#3 - Notebook The Solar System LEARNING TARGETS I can describe the objects that make up our solar system. I can identify the inner and outer planets. I can explain the difference
More informationPlanets and Moons. unit overview
The Grade 4 5 kit components: Materials and equipment Each kit contains a set of high-quality materials and equipment for a class of 32 students. Consumable items are provided for two classes. Refill packages
More informationUnderstanding the Solar System How did it begin? How is it evolving? Heidi B. Hammel Space Science Institute Boulder, CO
Understanding the Solar System How did it begin? How is it evolving? Heidi B. Hammel Space Science Institute Boulder, CO hunting for answers Constellation of Orion the Hunter, by John Gavreau Hubble Space
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 18-37, September 9, 2018
Issue 18-37, September 9, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. OPAG 2018 MEETING WEBEX CONNECTION INFORMATION 2. REMINDER: DPS DEPENDENT CARE GRANT
More informationLife Beyond Earth The Search for Habitable Worlds in the Universe
Life Beyond Earth The Search for Habitable Worlds in the Universe With current missions to Mars and the Earth-like moon Titan, and many more missions planned, humankind stands on the verge of exciting
More informationon it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as though it had nothing else in the Universe to do. Galileo Galilei
The Sun, with all the planets revolving around it, and depending on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as though it had nothing else in the Universe to do. Galileo Galilei What We Will Learn Today Where
More informationThe 2015 election for DPS Vice-Chair and Committee is now open, and will close on July 31st 2015.
Issue 15-29, July 24, 2015 +--------------------------------------CONTENTS--------------------------------------+ 1. 2. 3. 4. REMINDER: PLEASE VOTE IN THE 2015 DPS ELECTION ABSTRACT DEADLINE FOR 47th DPS
More informationCARL SAGAN. (November 9, 1934-December 20, 1996) American Astronomer Astrophysicist Author Cosmologist Popularizer of astronomy
CARL SAGAN (November 9, 1934-December 20, 1996) American Astronomer Astrophysicist Author Cosmologist Popularizer of astronomy Before Carl Sagan was Carl Sagan Born in Brooklyn, NY, Russian Jewish family
More informationOur Solar System. Lesson 5. Distances Between the Sun and the Planets
Our Solar System Lesson 5 T he Solar System consists of the Sun, the Moon, planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, meteors and other celestial bodies. All these celestial bodies are bound to the Sun
More informationWhat is Earth Science?
What is Earth Science? A.EARTH SCIENCE: the study of Earth and its history B. Earth science is divided into 4 main branches: 1. Geology: study of the lithosphere 2. Oceanography: study of oceans 3. Meteorology:
More informationChapters 7&8. ASTRONOMY 202 Spring 2007: Solar System Exploration. Class 21: Solar System [3/12/07] Announcements.
ASTRONOMY 202 Spring 2007: Solar System Exploration Instructor: Dr. David Alexander Web-site: www.ruf.rice.edu/~dalex/astr202_s07 Class 21: Solar System [3/12/07] Announcements The Solar System Comparative
More informationChristoph U. Keller, Planets & Exoplanets 2011: Introduction
Outline Course Content Web Page Recommended Book and Lecture Copies Schedule and Requirements Exams and Grades Lecture Overview Presentation Topics 2 Course Goal Understand the wonders (and physics) of
More informationAstro 1: Introductory Astronomy
Astro 1: Introductory Astronomy David Cohen Class 16: Thursday, March 20 Spring 2014 large cloud of interstellar gas and dust - giving birth to millions of stars Hubble Space Telescope: Carina Nebula
More informationStarting from closest to the Sun, name the orbiting planets in order.
Chapter 9 Section 1: Our Solar System Solar System: The solar system includes the sun, planets and many smaller structures. A planet and its moon(s) make up smaller systems in the solar system. Scientist
More informationOutline. Question of Scale. Planets Dance. Homework #2 was due today at 11:50am! It s too late now.
Outline Homework #2 was due today at 11:50am! It s too late now. Planetarium observing is over. Switch Gears Solar System Introduction The Planets, the Asteroid belt, the Kupier objects, and the Oort cloud
More informationWhen you have completed this workbook, you should know and understand the following:
Name When you have completed this workbook, you should know and understand the following: Standard Description Passed SciBer Text III.1.a III.1.b. Understand and correctly use unit vocabulary. List the
More informationAstronomy November, 2016 Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System. Mid-term Exam 3. Practice Version. Name (written legibly):
Astronomy 101 16 November, 2016 Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System Mid-term Exam 3 Practice Version Name (written legibly): Honor Pledge: On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized
More informationPlanetarium observing is over. Nighttime observing starts next week.
Homework #2 was due today at 11:50am! It s too late now. Planetarium observing is over. Solar observing is over. Nighttime observing starts next week. Outline Switch Gears Solar System Introduction The
More informationNASA Planetary Science Programs
NASA Planetary Science Programs James L. Green NASA, Planetary Science Division February 19, 2015 Presentation at OPAG 1 Outline Mission events Passed FY15 Budget elements President s FY16 Budget Discovery
More informationDeveloped and Published by. AIMS Education Foundation
Probing Space Developed and Published by AIMS Education Foundation This book contains materials developed by the AIMS Education Foundation. AIMS (Activities Integrating Mathematics and Science) began in
More informationTMW MEDIA GROUP, INC. RELEASES THE WONDERS OF ASTRONOMY & SPACE
For Immediate Release Pre-Book: 1/24/12 Street: 2/7/12 Venice, CA 90291 TMW MEDIA GROUP, INC. RELEASES THE WONDERS OF ASTRONOMY & SPACE SHOW ME SCIENCE ALL ABOUT US & THE UNIVERSE WE LIVE IN Show Me Science
More informationhelped define what became the Voyager missions to the outer solar system. He was the
Issue 18-22, June 16, 2018 +------------------------------------CONTENTS----------------------------------------+ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. IN MEMORIAM: MICHAEL J. S. BELTON (1934-2018) SOFIA CYCLE 7 CALL FOR
More informationPart 4: Exploration 1
Part 4: Exploration 1 Reaction Engine An engine, such as a jet or rocket engine, that ejects gas at high velocity and develops its thrust from the resulting reaction This movement follows Newton s Third
More informationThe Planet Pluto. & Kuiper Belt. The Search for PLANET X Pluto Discovered. Note how Pluto Moved in 6 days. Pluto (Hades): King of the Underworld
X The Planet Pluto & Kuiper Belt Updated May 9, 2016 The Search for PLANET X Recall Neptune was predicted from observed changes in orbit of Uranus Lowell & Pickering suggest small changes in Neptune s
More information1UNIT. The Universe. What do you remember? Key language. Content objectives
1UNIT The Universe What do you remember? What are the points of light in this photo? What is the difference between a star and a planet? a moon and a comet? Content objectives In this unit, you will Learn
More informationReport from the Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) to the Planetary Science Advisory Committee
Report from the Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) to the Planetary Science Advisory Committee Tim Swindle, SBAG Chair February 23, 2018 Last SBAG Meeting: January 17-18, 2018: 18 th SBAG Meeting, NASA-Ames
More informationFormation of the Solar System. What We Know. What We Know
Formation of the Solar System Many of the characteristics of the planets we discussed last week are a direct result of how the Solar System formed Until recently, theories for solar system formation were
More informationBeyond the Book. FOCUS Book
FOCUS Book Use graph paper to make two maps. One map should show the, the eight planets, and the Kuiper Belt. The second map should show the entire solar system, including the distance between the Kuiper
More informationAstronomy Test Review. 3 rd Grade
Astronomy Test Review 3 rd Grade Match the vocabulary word to its definition. Outer Planets The path a planet takes around the sun. Inner Planets Orbit Sun The center of our solar system. Small, rocky
More informationNewsletter Newsletter Published on Division for Planetary Sciences ( Issue 15-26, June 26, 2015
Newsletter 15-26 Issue 15-26, June 26, 2015 +---------------------------------------CONTENTS-------------------------------------+ 1. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 2. NASA ARM FAST OPPORTUNITY 3. SPITZER CYCLE
More informationAre We Alone in the Universe? An Introduction to Astrobiology. Dr. Henry Throop Planetary Science Institute Tucson, Arizona, USA
Are We Alone in the Universe? An Introduction to Astrobiology Dr. Henry Throop Planetary Science Institute Tucson, Arizona, USA SciFest Africa, March 2013 The biggest question facing astronomers today...
More information44th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society s Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) October 2012 Reno, Nevada
44th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society s Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) 14-19 October 2012 Reno, Nevada Scientific sessions will be held at the: Grand Sierra Resort 2500 East 2nd Street
More informationWhat is it like? When did it form? How did it form. The Solar System. Fall, 2005 Astronomy 110 1
What is it like? When did it form? How did it form The Solar System Fall, 2005 Astronomy 110 1 Fall, 2005 Astronomy 110 2 The planets all orbit the sun in the same direction. The Sun spins in the same
More informationTHE SKY IN YOUR HANDS: TAKING ASTRONOMY TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS
THE SKY IN YOUR HANDS: TAKING ASTRONOMY TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS The sky in your hands is a project created in 2009, during the International Year of Astronomy, with the goal to create an image of
More informationAST 105. Overview of the Solar System
AST 105 Overview of the Solar System Scale of the Solar System Earth Voyager 1, 1991, distance = 4 billion miles Recap: The Solar System in Scale If the Solar System were the size of a football
More informationThe Outer Planets (pages )
The Outer Planets (pages 720 727) Gas Giants and Pluto (page 721) Key Concept: The first four outer planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are much larger and more massive than Earth, and they do
More informationComparative Planetology I: Our Solar System
Comparative Planetology I: Our Solar System Guiding Questions 1. Are all the other planets similar to Earth, or are they very different? 2. Do other planets have moons like Earth s Moon? 3. How do astronomers
More informationDoes it matter what you call an object? Does the public care so much? Were scientists made fun of, but not HP Computer Company?
Is there anything wrong with this picture? 1 What is a planet? Why? Does it matter what you call an object? Does the public care so much? Were scientists made fun of, but not HP Computer Company? How?
More informationWhich of the following statements best describes the general pattern of composition among the four jovian
Part A Which of the following statements best describes the general pattern of composition among the four jovian planets? Hint A.1 Major categories of ingredients in planetary composition The following
More informationUniversity of Hawai'i at Mänoa
Ms. Mildred Garner Grants Officer NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Code 216 Greenbelt,MD 20771 University of Hawai'i at Mänoa SUBJECT: Progress Report, Grant NAG 5-4669 Dear Ms. Garner, Institute for Astronomy
More informationCelestial Objects. Background Questions. 1. What was invented in the 17 th century? How did this help the study of our universe? 2. What is a probe?
Background Questions Celestial Objects 1. What was invented in the 17 th century? How did this help the study of our universe? 2. What is a probe? 3. Describe the Galileo probe mission. 4. What are scientists
More informationVenus (-) The 2nd Planet from the Sun
4 Feb 0452 The Mayan city of Tikal has a monolith in hieroglyphics that reports an inferior conjunction of Venus. 4 Jul 1054 Chinese and Arabian observers first documented the massive supernova of the
More information