Planetary Sciences Community Meetings Calendar
Organized by LPI/USRA *
June 2016
1-3 |
2nd Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment (AIDA) International Workshop 2016,
Nice, France
The workshop offers a forum for the community to keep abreast with the advances of the AIM and DART studies. |
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1-3 |
First Annual Conference of the Society for Planetary Impact Studies,
Brainerd, Minnesota
To study impact events that occurred on Earth, planetary bodies through the solar system, as well as asteroids, comets, and meteors that cause these events. |
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2-4 | Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, Broomfield, Colorado | |
5-8 | 53rd Annual Meeting of the Clay Minerals Society, Atlanta, Georgia | |
7-9 |
7th Joint Meeting of The Space Resources Roundtable (SRR) and the Planetary and Terrestrial Mining Sciences Symposium (PTMSS) *,
Golden, Colorado
Given the renewed interest on ISRU activities for the Moon, Mars, and asteroids from space agencies around the globe, the international private sector, academic institutions, and from recent legislation introduced for space-resource commercial exploitation, this meeting will provide a unique and timely forum for discussion of the near- and long-term opportunities for space resources. |
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9-10 |
3rd International Symposium on Lunar and Planetary Science,
Wuhan, China
Recent space missions to our solar system bodies including the LRO, Kaguya, M3, Chang’E series, Dawn, Hayabusa, Rosetta, Stardust-NExT, Cassini and others have greatly advanced our knowledge about the Moon and the solar system. This international symposium aims at the international academic exchange on the topics of processing, analysis, research and applications of lunar and planetary exploration data. The scope of this symposium includes, but not limited to, lunar and planetary compositions; lunar and planetary topography and gravity; lunar and planetary surface processes; lunar and planetary impact; lunar and planetary chronologies; origin and evolution of the Moon and planets; planetary atmospheres; meteorites and cosomochemistry; asteroids and comets; planetary magnetic fields and plasmas; exolar planets: detection, characterizations and habitability; and future deep space missions. |
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11-12 |
International Planetary Probe Short Course,
Laurel, Maryland
Short course – Destination Venus: Science, Technology and Mission Architectures. |
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12-16 | 228th American Astronomical Society Meeting, San Diego, California | |
13-15 |
2016 Annual Laboratory Astrophysics Division of the AAS Meeting,
San Diego, California
The fourth LAD meeting will be devoted to the interplay between laboratory astrophysics and other fields in astronomy, planetary science, and related sciences. The meeting will be held jointly with the 228th Meeting of the AAS. |
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13-15 |
Planetary Geologic Mappers Annual Meeting *,
Flagstaff, Arizona
The Planetary Geologic Mappers Annual Meeting 2016 will be held from June 13-15 at the U. S. Geological Survey in Flagstaff, AZ. Principal investigators with currently-funded NASA geological mapping projects are required to attend in order to present the status of mapping efforts and obtain guidance for map process, formatting, submission, and technical review. Attendance by scientists and students interested in cartography, geological mapping, and map-related topical science is encouraged. |
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13-17 |
International Planetary Probe Workshop (IPPW-13),
Laurel, Maryland
Delivering space vehicles to other worlds is one of humankind’s most challenging and rewarding ventures. The 2016 International Planetary Probe Workshop (IPPW-13) will bring together engineers, technologists, scientists, mission designers, space agency leaders, and students from around the world for a compelling, weeklong collaboration focused on exploring solar system destinations via in situ missions. |
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14-15 |
Cometary Science After Rosetta,
London, United Kingdom
Results from the European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission to Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko are leading to a revolution in our understanding of these ancient bodies, and hence the conditions prevalent in the early Solar System. This meeting will report on all aspects of the mission's ground-breaking discoveries, placing them in the context of cometary science as a whole. |
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16-17 |
Cometary Science After Rosetta: Future Directions,
London, United Kingdom
Further review the current status of the field of cometary science following the keenly-anticipated results of Rosetta, with the aim to engender focused, collaborative studies of these fascinating objects. |
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20-21 |
Martian Gullies and Their Earth Analogues,
London, England
The aim of this second workshop would be not only to bring together the plethora of researchers involved in gully-research on Mars, but also to add a wider perspective by including contributions from those studying analogous environments on Earth such as geomorphologists, sedimentologists, glaciologists, hydrologists, climatologists, soil scientists, and mineralogists/petrologists. |
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21-23 |
Binaries in the Solar System IV,
Prague, Czech Republic
The goal of the workshop is to bring together various ideas on the detection, characterization, formation, and implications of binary and multiple objects among the NEO, main-belt, Trojan, Centaur, TNO populations. |
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21 |
Experimental Investigation into the Darkness of Mercury’s Surface (Kathleen E. Vander Kaaden, University of New Mexico, Earth and Planetary Sciences),
Lecture Hall
Prior to the return of data from the MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging (MESSENGER) spacecraft, the planet Mercury was thought to be depleted in volatile elements primarily due to its close proximity to the sun. Initial analyses conducted during flybys from the Mariner 10 mission confirmed the presence of atmospheric H, He, and O. Furthermore, ground-based discoveries enhanced our knowledge about Na, K, and Ca in the atmosphere as well as polar volatiles found in radar-reflective deposits. Although there was some evidence for the presence of volatiles on the surface of the planet and in the exosphere, it was not until the return of data from MESSENGER that it was discovered just how volatile rich Mercury is. We use recent results from the X-Ray Spectrometer and Gamma-Ray Spectrometer that were onboard MESSENGER to investigate the darkness of Mercury’s surface through high pressure and high temperatures experiments. Our results suggest the dark mercurian surface is likely due to a primary floatation crust on Mercury composed of graphite, produced after a global magma ocean event. Furthermore, given the highly reducing nature of Mercury (ΔIW-3 to ΔIW-7), the large core of the planet likely contains Si as the dominant light element. With higher abundances of Si in the core, our experimental investigation suggests that the core of Mercury would have saturated in carbon at low carbon abundances. Since carbon solubility in silicate melts is exceptionally low under highly reducing conditions, its exclusion from the silicate portion of the planet would have been conducive to formation of a graphite floatation crust. |
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26-Jul 1 | 26th Goldschmidt Conference, Yokomama, Japan | |
26-Jul 1 |
Extrasolar Planets: Their Formation and Evolution,
Bad Honnef, Germany
The goal of the school is to provide a solid pedagogical introduction into the general field of Planetary Formation with emphasis on the special requirement of extrasolar planets. In the school the planet formation process will be presented starting from the very early phase of dust agglomeration up to the assembly of fully grown planets. Building upon the ideas on how to form the Solar System, the focus of the school will lie on the main theoretical foundations that have emerged after the detection of extrasolar planets. There are 14 lectures given by international experts in the field. In little projects the participants will have the opportunity to to work on particular problems in the field. Additionally, the participants are encouraged to present their own work in the form of posters. |
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27-29 |
Titan Aeronomy and Climate Workshop,
Reims, France
To bring together international experts from different fields of Titan's research in order to have an overview of the current understanding, and to determine the remaining salient scientific issues and the actions that could be implemented to address them. |
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28-30 | 15th Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG), Laurel, Maryland |
July 2016
3-8 |
Astronomical Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting,
Sydney, Australia
This will be the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Astronomical Society of Australia. |
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3-8 |
Exoplanets Conference,
Davos, Switzerland
The astronomical community is in an expansion phase of exoplanet science, especially with several American and European space missions (TESS, CHEOPS, PLATO, JWST) on the horizon (2017 to 2024). The new Exoplanets conference series aims to consolidate all aspects of exoplanet science and strike a balance between: 1.Exoplanet theory, observations and instrumentation; 2.Exoplanet discovery and atmospheric characterisation; 3.Transiting and directly imaged exoplanets; 4.Ground- and space-based surveys/missions; 5.American and European participation. We aim to expand upon the “Planets” in the “Protostars & Planets” conference series by shifting the focus to exoplanet science. We expect about 60% of the program to consist of contributed (rather than invited) talks. |
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3-8 | International Symposium and Workshop on Astrochemistry, Campinas, Brazil | |
4-9 |
Planetary Science Short Course in Remote Sensing,
London, Ontario
The main objective of this course is to learn the technical and conceptural basis for applying remote sensing and image analysis to Earth and Planetary science. |
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8 |
Micro Cold Traps on the Moon (Paul O. Hayne, Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences, Jet Propulsion Laboratory),
Lecture Hall
Recent observations of the Moon and Mercury have confirmed basic theoretical predictions of water ice in cold traps within permanent shadows at high latitudes. However, several important aspects of the theory do not match these observations: Mercury appears to harbor massive ice deposits, whereas lunar volatiles are more dispersed or even absent in some locations; super-volatiles (CH4, CO2, methanol) are found in a surprising location on the Moon; thermal environments are heterogeneous within the permanent shadows, and volatiles do not always “follow the cold”. In this presentation, we will explore the current datasets and illustrate some of these discrepancies. In order to address the problem, I will present a new theory: micro cold traps, which collectively may be important sinks for volatiles on both the Moon and Mercury. Finally, I will show evidence for the existence of micro cold traps and discuss their possible importance for future robotic and human exploration of the Moon and beyond. |
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10-12 |
Astrobiology Australasia Meeting 2016,
Perth, Australia
Contributions in the general fields of astrobiology will be considered but we particularly welcome offers of presentations on the following special themes: Science Outreach and Education in Astrobiology; Space exploration and astronomy, includes SETI; Life signs on Early Earth; Proof of Biogenicity – advances in technology for positive signal returns; Modern analogues of early life |
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11-15 |
4th International HSE Geochemistry Workshop,
Durham, United Kingdom
The 4th HSE workshop is of cross-disciplinary appeal in covering analytical advances, as well as low-temperature and high-temperature geo- and cosmochemistry topics pertaining to HSEs and allied elements. The meeting and related activities will provide opportunities for friendly exchange between scientists of all levels, thus offering the potential for all to accelerate knowledge/technology sharing and explore new observations that advance understanding of key geo- and cosmochemistry questions. Additionally, we anticipate many opportunities for useful new international collaborations to nucleate during the workshop; these will be highly beneficial to continued progress in HSE frontier science and will support overall advances within the geochemistry community, help to create pathways for present and future students, and potentially provide for the early-stages of discussions to commercialise scientific applications for industry. |
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11-15 |
New Directions in Planet Formation,
Leiden, The Netherlands
In the past two decades over 2,000 exoplanets have been discovered with properties and orbital architectures very different from the solar system. Yet the theoretical foundations of planet formation theory still rely on a framework conceived for the solar system. This workshop will focus on new developments in dust coagulation, planetesimal formation, planetary growth, and planetary migration. The goal of the workshop is to critically assess the viability of various theories on planet formation and establish new research directions. |
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12-19 |
2016 NASA Planetary Volcanology Workshop,
Kilauea, Hawaii
Study volcanic features analogous to those on Mars that have been imaged recently by MOC, THEMIS, HRSC, HiRISE, and the MER and MSL rovers, comparing their field appearance to their appearance in remotely-sensed images. |
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17-21 |
Transiting Exoplanets,
Keele, United Kingdom
A conference dedicated to the discovery and characterisation of transiting extrasolar planets. |
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18-19 |
Third International Conference on the Exploration of Phobos and Deimos,
Moffett Field, California
The conference will be an open international forum gathering scientists, engineers, space exploration professionals, and students interested in discussing the status and advancement of the exploration of Mars’ natural satellites, the investigation of other small bodies in relation to Phobos and Deimos, the exploration of Mars itself via its moons, and the importance of exploring these moons for Solar System science. |
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19 |
Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference
((LunGradCon 2016)),
Mountain View, California
Registration is open for the 7th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2016) to be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the NASA Ames Research Center, preceding the NASA Exploration Science Forum (ESF). With the expanded interests of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), the scope of this year's LunGradCon includes both lunar and small bodies science. LunGradCon provides an opportunity for grad students and early-career postdocs to present their research on lunar and small body science in a low-stress, friendly environment, being critiqued only by their peers. In addition to oral presentations, the conference presents opportunities for professional development and networking with fellow grad students and postdocs, as well as senior members of SSERVI. A limited amount of funding will be provided for travel and lodging costs. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is June 3rd 2016, 11:59 PM PDT. |
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20-22 | NASA Exploration Science Forum, Moffett Field, California | |
22-24 |
Dusty Visions Workshop,
Boulder, Colorado
We plan on having a discussion heavy workshop on the current studies and future direction of cosmic dust research. |
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24-28 |
2016 Microscopy and Microanalysis Conference,
Columbus, Ohio
Participating at M&M 2016 will allow you to stay abreast of new technologies, learn new techniques, see the latest instrumentation, and most importantly, network with colleagues and make new connections. We hope that you will be able to join us in Columbus for what is certain to be a very exciting and educational meeting. |
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25-29 |
2016 Sagan Exoplanet Summer Workshop,
Pasadena, California
The Sagan Exoplanet Summer Workshops are an annual series of workshops aimed at advancing the communities' scientific and technical understanding of the objectives of the Exoplanet Exploration Program. |
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25-29 |
NASA Planetary Science Summer School,
Pasadena, California
This workshop is designed to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers to participate in space missions of the future by providing an in-depth, first-hand look at mission design, lifecycle, cost, schedule, and the trade-offs inherent in each. |
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25-Aug 5 |
Summer School in Software Systems for Astronomy,
Hilo, Hawaii
Students will work with existing software tools and current design methodologies. |
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26-29 | Enceladus and the Icy Moons of Saturn (#enceladus) *, Boulder, Colorado | |
27-29 |
Workshop Without Walls: Exoplanet Biosignatures,
Seattle, Washington
Review, frame, and advance the science and technology of remotely detectable biosignatures for the search for life on planets around other stars. |
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28-29 | USGS Integrated Software for Imagers and Spectrometers Hands-On Workshop, Flagstaff, Arizona | |
30-Aug 7 | 41st Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR 2016) - MEETING CANCELED, Istanbul, Turkey |
August 2016
1-4 | The Diversity of Planetary Atmospheres (IV), Squamish, Canada | |
7-12 | 79th Meeting of the Meteoritical Society *, Berlin, Germany | |
15-19 |
The 9th Meeting on Cosmic Dust,
Sendai, Japan
All kinds of cosmic dust such as intergalactic dust, interstellar dust, protoplanetary disk dust, debris disk dust, cometary dust, interplanetary dust, circumplanetary dust, stellar nebular condensates, presolar grains, micrometeorites, meteoroids, meteors, regolith particles, planetary aerosols are the subject of discussion. The meeting is open for any aspects of dust research by means of different methods of studies (in-situ and laboratory measurements, astronomical observations, laboratory and numerical simulations, theoretical modeling, data analyses, etc.). All dust-related topics, for example, the formation of molecules and their reactions on and their desorption from the surface of dust particles, are also welcome. Publishing the proceedings of this meeting as a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal is currently being planned, while paper submission to the proceedings is not obligatory. |
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17-19 |
7th Planetary Crater Consortium Meeting,
Providence, Rhode Island
The 7th Planetary Crater Consortium meeting will be held August 17-19, 2016, at Brown University in Providence, RI. The Planetary Crater Consortium is open to planetary scientists interested in any aspect of impact cratering on solar system bodies, including observational, theoretical, experimental, and numerical studies. The meeting is a combination of invited talks, contributed talks, and open discussion. Abstract deadline is Friday, August 5, 2016. |
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23-Sep 11 |
Summer School “Volcanism, Plate Tectonics, Hydrothermal Vents and Life”,
Angra Do Heroísmo, Azores, Portugal
The course aims to give participants a thorough introduction into influence of volcanism, plate tectonics on life and the role of hydrothermal vents in the emergence of life. It is co-organised by the European Astrobiology Campus, the Nordic Network of Astrobiology and the COST Action “Origins and Evolution of Life in the Universe”. The summer school, which is held in the picturesque town of Angra de Heroísmo (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) will include: • Lectures by leading scientists in the field covering a cornucopia of different subjects • Field excursions to geologically interesting sights (volcanic areas, hot springs, lava caves, etc.) • Characterisation of microbesin lava caves and hot springs via Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) • Poster sessions • Participant-led discussions Bursaries including travel grants are available for students and early career investigators affiliated to universities in most European countries. For further information about the summer school please check the website: http://www.nordicastrobiology.net/Azores2016/ Deadline for applications is 15 March 2016 23:59 UTC. |
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27-Sep 4 | 35th International Geological Congress, Cape Town, South Africa |
September 2016
5-9 | 6th International Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration (#marspolar) *, Reykjavik, Iceland | |
9-11 |
Meteorites China - Gifts from the Universe,
Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China
To foster alliances in China towards furthering public awareness, meteorite recovery, curation, and research. |
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12-14 |
Biosignatures of Extant Life on Ocean Worlds,
Greenbelt, Maryland
The goal of this workshop is to evolve our understanding of the detectability of extant life on ocean worlds, such as Europa and Enceladus. |
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12-14 |
Linking Exoplanet and Disk Compositions,
Baltimore, Maryland
This workshop will gather scientists working on the compositional characterization of planets and planet-forming regions in protoplanetary disks. Recent and upcoming advancements make it timely to have a round-table conversation among the several communities involved, to join forces in tackling our most compelling questions on the origins of exoplanet diversity. |
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12-15 |
Evolution of Chemical Complexity: From Simple Interstellar Molecules to Terrestrial Biopolymers,
Liblice, Czech Republic
The conference is part of the COST action ORIGINS (TD 1308) which addresses, using an interdisciplinary approach, three great questions about the origin, evolution, and distribution of life. |
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12-15 | SPICE Training Class, Madrid, Spain | |
13-16 |
Multiple Faces of Interstellar Dust,
Garching, Germany
The workshop aims at bringing together experts from theoretical, observational, and experimental studies of interstellar dust to provide a broad overview of recent findings on dust properties across astrophysical environments, from cold dense clouds to hot ISM, and discuss new constraints from recent FIR/submm and X-ray observations. Dust models derived locally are used as a template in extragalactic studies. |
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14-15 |
NRC Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science,
Irvine, California
This is a webex meeting. |
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16 |
NEOWISE: Mission Overview and Recent Results (Joseph Masiero, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory),
Lecture Hall
The Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) is undertaking an all-sky thermal infrared survey to both discover new near-Earth asteroids and comets, and characterize previously known NEOs. NEOWISE provides simultaneous imaging at 3.4 and 4.6 microns, measuring the thermal emission from NEOs and allowing their diameters to be computed. I will discuss the techniques used for asteroid and comet identification, focusing on the unique concerns for space telescopes, and present an overview of recent results from this data. |
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18-23 |
Joint NASA-NSF Ideas Lab on the Origins of Life,
Cambridge, Maryland
An Ideas Lab is an intensive, interactive and free-thinking workshop on a particular topic, involving up to thirty diverse participants. It aims to stimulate thinking in promising new research approaches and theories aimed at understanding the origin of life. Participants will be expected to engage constructively in dialogue with each other, the facilitators, and the Director and Mentors to develop collaborative research proposals. Collaboration will be encouraged, especially by bringing diverse minds together to embrace this challenge. |
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20-23 |
Half a Decade of ALMA: Cosmic Dawns Transformed,
Indian Wells, California
This international four-day conference will highlight ALMA results at the threshold of the array's fifth year of science operations and bring together researchers from around the world to motivate collaborations for ALMA Cycle 5. Science topics will include all fields of astronomy, from cosmology and galaxies in the distant Universe, nearby galaxies and the Galactic Center, interstellar medium and star formation in our Galaxy, astrochemistry, circumstellar disks, exoplanets, solar system, stellar evolution, and the Sun. |
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21-22 |
Asteroid Science Intersections with In-Space Mine Engineering,
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The goal of this two-day workshop of roughly 30-60 scientists and engineers is to have detailed discussions of the specific properties of asteroids in the context of the engineering needs of space missions with in-space asteroid utilization. |
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22 |
Tracing the Earliest Stages of Solar System History with Calcium-Aluminum-Rich Inclusions Found in Meteorites (Levke Kööp, University of Chicago),
Lecture Hall
Calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions (CAIs) found in primitive meteorites are the oldest dated solids that formed inside the Solar System. Their isotopic signatures facilitate a view into the nucleosynthetic inventory of the Solar System before such signatures were diluted by mixing processes in the disk. In this talk, I will present data from a multielement isotopic study of a large number of hibonite-rich CAIs recovered from the Murchison meteorite. The isotopic properties of these CAIs are extremely variable, suggesting that they sampled different nebular reservoirs and possibly different stages in the evolution of the early Solar System. I will discuss relationships found in the dataset and how they relate to long-standing questions such as whether fresh radionuclides like 26Al were injected into the solar nebula late and what the origin of the large oxygen isotopic variations in Solar System materials is. |
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24-25 |
SoCIA 2016: Social and Conceptual Issues in Astrobiology,
Clemson, South Carolina
SoCIA 2016 is organized as an off-year workshop of the International Society for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Biology which gathers scholars from diverse disciplines to explore a variety of conceptual issues within biology generally. The goal of this workshop is to bring together a small group of younger scholars (especially graduate students) and senior researchers in an atmosphere of informal exchange. |
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25-28 |
Exoplanets in the Era of Extremely Large Telescopes,
Pacific Grove, California
Scientists from around the world will gather on California’s Monterey Peninsula to discuss the current and future status of research on exoplanet detection techniques, characterization, system dynamics, and formation mechanisms and time scales, with a view towards the roles of future observatories and instrumentation in these areas. |
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25-28 | Geological Society of America Meeting, Denver, Colorado | |
25-29 |
4th International Serpentine Days Workshop,
Sete, France
Bring together 120 scientists with an interest in the geological, physical, and (bio-)chemical processes of serpentinization and the life it sustains, as well as scientists working on its impact for mineral resources and new energy sources, and the environmental and societal impact of their exploration and exploitation. |
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26-27 |
The 6th International Workshop on Lunar Surface Applications,
Bellevue, Washington
There are major opportunities for scientists and space entrepreneurs alike to get new hardware and instruments flying relatively soon and at low cost through privately funded platforms. Learn more about the latest technology, and the recent science and business plans that will fuel the Lunar Renaissance and open the Lunar Frontier, as private companies continue their push to explore space. |
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26-30 | 67th International Astronautical Congress, Guadalajara, Mexico | |
27-30 |
16 European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA) Astrobiology Conference,
Athens, Greece
Sessions will include talks on any astrobiological discipline, which will be thematically distributed in sessions. |
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28-29 |
The 6th International Workshop on LunarCubes,
Bellevue, Washington
Join the best space scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world to discuss, explore, and redefine the technology, collaboration, and commercial strategies required to make the most of LunarCubes, an unprecedented opportunity in space exploration. |
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30 |
The Initial 41Ca/40Ca Ratios in Two Type A Ca-Al-Rich Inclusions: Implications for the Origin of Short-Lived 41Ca (Ming-Chang Liu, UCLA),
Lecture Hall
In this talk, I will present the new 41Ca-41K isotopic data of two Type A CAIs, NWA 3118 #1Nb (compact Type A) and Vigarano 3138 F8 (Fluffy Type A), from reduced CV3 chondrites. The NWA CAI is found to have carried live 41Ca at the level of (4.6±1.9)×10−9, consistent with the proposed Solar System initial 41Ca/40Ca = 4.2 × 10−9 by Liu et al. (2012). On the other hand, the Vigarano CAI does not have resolvable radiogenic 41K excesses that can be attributed to the decay of 41Ca. Combined with the 26Al data that have been reported for these two CAIs, we infer that the 41Ca distribution was not homogeneous when 26Al was widespread at the canonical level of 26Al/27Al = 5.2 × 10−5. Such a 41Ca heterogeneity can be understood under two astrophysical contexts: in- situ charged particle irradiation by the protoSun in the solar nebula that had inherited some baseline 10Be abundance from the molecular cloud, and Solar System formation in a molecular cloud enriched in 26Al and 41Ca contaminated by massive star winds. That said, more high quality 41Ca data are still needed to better understand the origin of this radionuclide. |
October 2016
6 |
MEPAG Meeting #32,
Pasadena, California
Online only |
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10-14 |
The Seventh Moscow Solar System Symposium (7M-S3),
Moscow, Russia
Subject matter of this symposium will cover many problems of the solar system science with the central topic “Moon and Mars exploration.” This topic relates to scientific problems of several projects which are under development in Russia: “Luna-Glob,” “Luna-Resource,” and two joint Roscosmos-ESA missions to Mars: “ExoMars 2016” which was launched on March 14, 2016 and “ExoMars 2018.” |
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16-21 |
Joint 48th Division of Planetary Sciences (DPS) and 11th European Planetary Science Conference (EPSC),
Pasadena, California
Joint 48th Division of Planetary Sciences (DPS) and 11th European Planetary Science Conference (EPSC) will be an exciting program that captures the breadth of the international planetary science by combining the scientific results of the participants in the DPS and EPSC research communities at one single joint meeting. |
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17-21 | IAU Symposium 328: Living Around Active Stars, Baresias, Brazil | |
18-22 | III Congreso Internacional de Astrobiologia, Manizales, Columbia | |
20 |
Assessing the Geologic Evolution of Greater Thaumasia, Mars (Don Hood, Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana State University),
Lecture Hall
The chemical maps provided by the Gamma-Ray Spectrometer (GRS) instrument suite aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter allow chemical insight into the martian shallow subsurface. In this dataset, some regions show unique chemical anomalies where multiple elements deviate significantly from their average values. One such region, termed Greater Thaumasia, is characterized by overlapping signatures of K, Th, and H2O depletion, as well as Si enrichment. These chemical anomalies overlap the interesting geology of Sinai and Thaumasia Planum, the wrinkle ridge structures southwest of Thaumasia, and the inter-crater plains leading to the Argyre Basin. We use combined chemistry, mineralogy, and other remote observations to test existing models for the formation of the Greater Thaumasia region, as well as models for global magmatic evolution. |
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24-26 |
Global Congress and Expo on Materials Science and Nanoscience,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Scientific Federation invites all the participants across the globe to attend the Global Congress & Expo on Materials Science & Nanoscience during October 24-26, 2016 at Dubai, UAE. Materials Science-2016 is a remarkable event which brings together unique and international academic scientists, leading engineers, universities and industries making the congress a perfect platform to share experience, foster collaborations across industry and academia and evaluate emerging technologies across the globe. Initiation of cross-border co-operations between scientists and institutions will be also facilitated. Materials Science-2016 unites application from various scientific disciplines, pushing the frontiers of Applied Physics, Biological & Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology. It represents the huge area where the focus lies on developing product-related technologies with rapid advancement in research in recent years. It is true that fundamental work on materials has turned up with unexpected momentous discoveries, but more frequently, the importance and significance can be gauged by the fact that it has made huge advancements over the course of time and is continuing to influence various sectors. This program provides three days of robust discussions on recent advancements and new strategies for development of new materials for global requirements. Our pleasure to meet you in upcoming event! |
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24-27 | 3rd International Workshop on Instrumentation for Planetary Missions (#iwipm3) *, Pasadena, California | |
24-28 |
Eighth Huntsville Gamma-Ray Burst Symposium (#gammaray2016) *,
Huntsville, Alabama
The Symposium will cover all areas of GRB science with a particular emphasis on multi-messenger observations and theory. |
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24-28 |
Exploring the Universe with JWST - II,
Montreal, Canada
With JWST’s launch date approaching rapidly and a first call for proposals scheduled for the end of 2017, it is important to give the astronomical community opportunities to present, highlight, and discuss scientific programs that will be made possible by JWST. |
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25-27 |
8th International Workshop on Planetary, Solar and Heliospheric Radio Emissions (PRE VIII),
Seggauberg, Austria
Key topics of our workshop are the recent developments in the study of non-thermal radio emissions from exoplanets. |
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27-28 |
SMA Science in the Next Decade,
Taipei, Taiwan
This workshop will provide a forum for astronomers from the SMA collaboration and user community to promote, discuss, and elaborate key science cases for SMA observations in the next decade. |
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31-Nov 4 |
Stardust Final Conference on Asteroids and Space Debris,
Noodwijk, The Netherlands
The Final Stardust Conference will consist of parallel symposia sessions and keynote guest speakers. The conference is open to everybody who wants to present recent results on any of the following topics. |
November 2016
1-3 |
Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (#leag2016) *,
Columbia, Maryland
The 2016 LEAG annual meeting will bring together scientists, engineers, industry/private sector, and government personnel to explore and develop lunar exploration strategies that benefit all constituencies that LEAG represents, and promote solar system exploration through the use of lunar resources. |
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1-16 |
XXVIII Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophics,
La Laguna, Spain
Tackle many aspects of solar system exploration, covering the fundamentals, hot-topics on dynamical evolution, planetary and asteroid surfaces, and planetary atmospheres, and the most recent results from space missions. |
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3-4 |
Managing Medical Emergencies in Space: Skills and Issues,
Houston, Texas
We are conducting a research project (funded by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)) to address gaps related to the management of medical emergencies that occur during long duration deep space exploration missions. The purpose of this meeting with an expert panel is to prioritize skills and develop consensus on the most important issues related to managing medical emergencies in space. |
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4-5 |
New Worlds 2016 Conference,
Austin, Texas
To live on New Worlds we need new ideas. A punch list of technologies and plans that when added together create our first habitats and colonies. We invite you to present ideas on breakthrough technologies and concepts that advance our capabilities to survive and thrive on the frontier. |
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10-11 |
Future Large Optical-Infrared Facilities in China,
Beijing, China
To discuss proposed 12-meter optical-infrared telescope I Ali, Tibet and feasibility of developing a 6.5-meter optical-infrared telescope proposed by a consortium of universities. |
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14-16 |
High-Contrast Imaging in Space,
Baltimore, Maryland
In this workshop, we will explore the legacy of existing space-based high contrast imaging from the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes. The workshop will investigate how existing scientific observations and coronagraphic techniques may be applied for future observations with the James Webb Space Telescope, the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope, and other future missions to image exoplanets, debris disks, protoplanetary disks, AGN, Solar System objects, as well as other astronomical objects. |
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14-18 |
Comets 2016,
Toulouse, France
This conference is the latest in a series of international meetings intended to promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas among cometary scientists, with a view to integrate them in a comprehensive understanding of comets after the in-depth studies of Rosetta, Philae, and other space missions and ground-based observations. One goal of this meeting is to generate a comprehensive global understanding of comets that will serve as an important resource for future studies. Reports on the discussions of the conference will be published at a later time. |
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21-23 |
The ARIEL Space Mission,
Brussels, Belgium
This international conference will provide an overview of the ARIEL science and mission, including presenting the opportunities for the general community that ARIEL will offer, as well as providing a forum for discussion and feedback in advance of the ESA Cosmic Vision review process. |
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28-Dec 1 |
Exoplanets: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Observations,
Bad Honnef, Germany
A comprehensive overview about the current status of exoplanet research and discuss plans for future developments. |
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29-Dec 1 | 14th Meeting of the Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG), Washington, DC | |
29-Dec 2 |
4th Symposium on Solar System Materials (Hayabusa 2016),
Tokyo, Japan
Hayabusa2 had successfully finished the Earth swing-by and is flying toward the target asteroid, Ryugu. NASA will launch OSIRIS-REx to return samples from Bennu this year, and ESA has almost completed Rosetta around comet 67P C-G. Hayabusa return samples have been examined by in-depth researches in 1st to 3rd AOs. This time we would like to feature the organized sciences between remote-sensing and planetary materials as well as to review the sciences from Hayabusa-returned samples. Additionally, this symposium is jointed with the 39th Symposium on Antarctic Meteorites, which is detailed at http://www.nipr.ac.jp/symposium2016/. Let us join and set a prospective to the future solar system science driven by these topics with this symposium! |
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29-Dec 2 |
7th Symposium on Polar Science and 39th Symposium on Antarctic Meteorites,
Tokyo, Japan
The Seventh Symposium on Polar Science will be held at the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR), Tokyo, Japan, from 29 November to 2 December 2016. The NIPR is organizing this annual symposium to present and promote a wide variety of polar scientific research and interdisciplinary studies. Also held in conjunction with the 39th Symposium on Antarctic Meteorites and the 4th Symposium on Solar System Materials (Hayabusa 2016). |
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29-Dec 2 |
International Workshop Without Walls: Exoplanetary Space Weather, Climate, and Habilitability,
New Orleans, Louisiana
The major goal of the proposed conference is to promote inter-disciplinary studies and develop a community roadmap that cross the boundaries of space weather from the Sun to cool stars and investigate its impact on (exo)planetary climates. This will be achieved by bringing together the members of NExSS team who are involved in related activities and broader astrophysics, heliophysics and planetary science communities. Their perspective of interrelation between space weather, climate and habitability conditions can be crucial in defining the boundaries of biogenic zones around F to M dwarfs. |
December 2016
5-6 |
A Workshop on Searching for Life Across Space and Time,
Irvine, California
Explore the current status of activities to detect extraterrestrial life in the solar system and extrasolar planetary systems. |
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7-8 |
Magellan Science Meeting,
Washington, DC
Discuss recent scientific results from Magellan observations with the twin goals of communicating the exciting research being done and looking toward what new capabilities will keep Magellan on the forefront of discovery. |
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11-16 |
Search for Life: From Early Earth to Exoplanets,
Quy Nhon, Vietnam
The goal of the conference is to bring together the interdisciplinary community required to address the challenging and fundamental questions that have fascinated and intrigued scientists, philosophers, and the general public alike since antiquity: Where, when, and how did life emerge and evolve on Earth? What are the conditions under which life can exist? Does life exist elsewhere in the Universe and, if it does, how can it be detected and studied? |
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12-16 | 2016 AGU Fall Meeting, San Francisco, California |
January 2017
3-7 | 229th American Astronomical Society Meeting, Grapevine, Texas | |
11-13 |
16th Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG),
Tucson, Arizona
16th Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) |
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11-13 |
Dust, Atmosphere, and Plasma Environment of the Moon and Small Bodies (DAP 2017),
Boulder, Colorado
The workshop will be focused on the open science questions, the status and future of our supporting modeling and laboratory experimental capabilities, the definition of the required measurements and instrument capabilities for future investigations from orbit, or to be deployed on the surface. |
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16-18 |
ALMA Band 1 Science Workshop,
Taipei, Taiwan
Primarily dedicated to the discussion and planning of the upcoming Band 1 Science Verification phase. |
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17-20 |
Sixth International Workshop on the Mars Atmosphere: Modelling and Observations,
Granada, Spain
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: October 14, 2016 The scope of the workshop is to bring together experts in observations and modelling of the present and past Mars climate systems and discuss the nature of the atmospheric circulation and the photochemistry (up to the thermosphere), the dust cycle, the water cycle (vapor, clouds, and frost), and the carbon dioxide cycle (polar caps). |
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22-24 |
CETUS Working Group: Rise of the HERATICs *,
Houston, Texas
The first High pressure Experimental Research Apparatus Technical Implementation Conference (HERATIC), a COMPRES funded working group meeting in support of the development of the first 5000 ton press open user facility in the US. |
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23-27 |
Ices in the Solar System,
Madrid, Spain
This will be an opportunity to review the latest advances in experimental research to support the interpretation of remote sensing observations on current and future missions observing the surfaces of icy bodies. |
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31-Feb 3 |
21st International Microlensing Conference,
Pasadena, California
The field of gravitational microlensing is burgeoning, in particular due to the success of several space-spaced missions. We will highlight breaking results from K2's Campaign 9 ( K2C9 ), which constitutes the first combined ground- and space-based microlensing survey, as well as progress in Spitzer's program of obtaining "satellite parallaxes." Talks on ground-based surveys and advances in theory will also be featured prominently. Finally, we will have a number of talks on the revolutionary promise of the WFIRST mission for exoplanet science, which was recently approved to enter Phase A. Together these endeavors provide invaluable insight into topics such as the Galactic distribution of exoplanets, the abundance of free-floating planets, and the demographics of cold exoplanets. |
February 2017
13-17 |
Molecules in Astrophysics and Astrobiology, Interdisciplinary Winter School Zurich,
Zurich, Switzerland
This International Winter School offers educational activities for graduate students, postdocs, and also senior researchers interested in various applications of molecular spectroscopy, spectropolarimetry, and astrobiology. |
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16 |
Evolutionary Crystal Structure Prediction: From Complex Crystals to Materials Defects (Qiang Zhu, University of Nevada, Las Vegas),
Lecture Hall
Knowing the atomic structure of a material or mineral offers a deeper understanding of its macroscopic physical phenomenons and its connection to our planet's architecture, composition and evolution. There have been tremendous progresses in the accurate prediction of crystal structures from first principles based on a variety of global optimization methods combing quantum mechanical calculations. In this talk, I will review the structure prediction methods based on evolutionary algorithms developed in my group, and its applications to study the minerals and organic crystal polymorphism at ordinary and extreme conditions. Furthermore, I will discuss its recent extension to study the highly complex interface in different solids. The encouraging results so far suggest a major role of this approach in studying the general phenomenon in materials and mineral sciences. |
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20-24 |
Formation of the Solar System and the Origin of Life,
Leiden, The Netherlands
Goal is to foster a new community with an interdisciplinary approach to this topic especially aimed at young researchers across communities. |
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22-24 |
Frontiers in Theoretical and Applied Physics,
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Provide a forum for physicists, astronomers, and space and material scientists to present the latest developments in the various dynamic fields of physics. |
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27-28 |
Workshop on Chondrules and the Protoplanetary Disk (#chondrules2017) *,
London, United Kingdom
Understanding the origin of chondrules is one of the fundamental but still unsolved problems in meteoritics and cosmochemistry. At this workshop we will discuss physical, chemical, and isotopic characteristics of chondrules, possible mechanisms of chondrule formation, relationships between chondrules and other chondritic components, and the relationship between chondrule formation and accretion. This workshop will be held at the Natural History Museum in London. |
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27-Mar 1 |
Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop (#v2050) *,
Washington, DC
NASA’s Planetary Science Division (PSD) is planning to host a community workshop at NASA headquarters in Washington, DC on February 27–28 and March 1, 2017. This workshop is meant to provide PSD with a very long-range vision of what planetary science may look like in the future. The workshop is to gather the leading experts in Solar System planetary science and related disciplines, together with experts in space technologies, to identify potential science goals and enabling technologies that can be implemented by the end of the 2040s and would support the next phase of Solar System exploration. This workshop is not a mini-decadal survey with recommendations and priorities, nor is it an implementation plan; it is to prepare a long-range vision document with options, possibilities, and a visionary future. |
March 2017
2 |
The Formation and Evolution of the Inner Solar System (David Patrick O'Brien, Planetary Science Institute),
Lecture Hall
In the "classical" model of terrestrial planet formation, planetesimals and planetary embryos accrete together to form the planets, with Jupiter and the other giant planets undergoing minimal migration during that time. The asteroid belt is an excited and depleted remnant of the material originally lying interior to Jupiter. This model can broadly reproduce many of the characteristics of the inner Solar System, but faces difficulties in matching some key details, in particular the small size of Mars compared to Earth and Venus. In the newer "Grand Tack" scenario, the giant planets undergo substantial radial migration during the early stages of terrestrial planet formation. This scenario provides a better match to the small size of Mars, and populates the asteroid belt with material scattered from much wider range of distances from the Sun. I will discuss these models in detail, in particular focusing on the implications for the delivery of water and other materials to the terrestrial planets, and the implications for the taxonomic distribution of asteroids and the collisional/dynamical histories recorded in the meteorite record. |
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5-10 | Planetary Systems Beyond the Main Sequence II, Technion, Israel | |
6-10 |
Diversity of Planetary Circulation Regimes,
Les Houches, France
We will present the recent observational data and modelling studies pertaining to the variety of planetary atmospheres circulation regimes, including giant and terrestrial planets; and discuss the theory of planetary physical processes (e.g. circulation, dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, cloud microphysics) and review the current status of the modelling of planetary atmospheres in order to calculate observables such as light curves. This interdisciplinary school wishes to contribute to bridging the gap between Earth science, planetary science, and astrophysics. |
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8-10 |
7th International Workshop on Occultation and Eclipse,
Hafshejan & Shahr-e Kord, Iran
The following sessions will be held during the workshop: Moon and Occultation, Asteroid and Comet, Variable Star, Exoplanet and Observation Process Session Astrobiology |
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15-17 |
UKEXOM2017: UK Exoplanet Community Meeting,
St. Andrews, Scotland
This event aims to gather and consolidate the UK community working in the field of exoplanets. |
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19-25 |
The 16th Electromagnetic and Light Scattering Conference,
College Park, Maryland
Main objective is to bring together scientists and engineers studying various aspects of light scattering and to provide a relaxed atmosphere for in-depth discussions of theoretical advances, measurements, and applications. |
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20-24 | 48th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (#lpsc2017) *, The Woodlands, Texas | |
20-24 |
Astrochemistry VII - Through the Cosmos from Galaxies to Planets,
Purto Varas, Chile
Seeks to bring together observers, theorists, and laboratory-based scientists to transform the discipline of astrochemistry by integrating all its parts. |
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20-24 |
Science with the Hubble and James Webb Telescopes V,
Venice, Italy
As astronomers are preparing to use JWST to further their science, it is very timely to dedicate this conference primarily to the synergy between Hubble and JWST, and to how the community can best prepare to take immediate advantage of the amazing opportunities that will be presented. The latest Hubble results will be showcased. |
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23 |
Far Infrared Next Generation Instrumentation Community Workshop,
Pasadena, California
We are specifically soliciting community input in shaping the next opportunity for new instrumentation: SOFIA Next Gen Instrument call to come out in summer 2017 in ROSES. Discussions after lunch include lessons learned as we strive to better innovate this particular platform, plus how to better use balloons and suborbital vehicles in future calls. |
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26-31 |
Formation and Dynamical Evolution of Exoplanets,
Aspen, Colorado
Aspen Center for Physics - 2017 Aspen Winter Conference |
April 2017
3-5 |
Titan Through Time 4 Workshop,
Greenbelt, Maryland
The Titan Through Time 4 Workshop will be held at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, April 3-5, 2017. As in previous years, the meeting will focus on assimilation of the latest spacecraft, laboratory and modeling results to resolve the deepest questions surrounding Titan's origins, present-day appearance, and eventual fate. The 2.5 day workshop (M-W) will feature ~40 oral talks (8 invited) and two poster sessions. |
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3-7 |
Early Earth and ExoEarths: Origin and Evolution of Life,
Warsaw, Poland
The meeting will cover a multitude of scientific subjects ranging from star and planet formation until the early evolution of life on Earth which aims to bring together astronomers, physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists as well as academics and students from humanities to discuss the most important questions and newest findings in all related disciplines. |
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10-14 |
Asteroids, Comets, Meteors 2017 (ACM 2017),
Montevideo, Uruguay
The series of conferences “Asteroids, Comets, Meteors” focuses on the research of small solar system bodies. |
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23-28 |
European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017,
Vienna, Austria
The EGU General Assembly 2017 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience. |
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24-26 |
Exoplanet Science with Small Telescopes: Precise Radial Velocities,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A workshop devoted to the discussion of how sub-meter-class telescopes can be used to discover, confirm, and characterize exoplanets using the Doppler method. |
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24-28 |
Astrobiology Science Conference (#abscicon2017) *,
Mesa, Arizona
AbSciCon 2017 is the next in a series of conferences organized by the astrobiology community. The theme for AbSciCon 2017 is “Diverse Life and its Detection on Different Worlds.” Mars and icy worlds in our solar system are increasingly recognized as habitable, even as increasing numbers of exoplanets in their stars’ habitable zones have been discovered. The focus is shifting from identification of habitable worlds, to detection of life on them. AbSciCon 2017 will provide a forum for reporting on new discoveries, sharing data and insights, advancing collaborative efforts and initiating new ones, planning new projects, and educating the next generation of astrobiologists. The conference will feature plenary sessions on current and thought-provoking topics, topical sessions, evening programs, and public and educational events. |
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24-28 |
Astrometry and Astrophysics in the Gaia Sky,
Nice, France
To ensure the world-wide sharing of the Gaia mission results foster international collaborations and discussions that will enhance the Gaia scientific return. |
May 2017
2-3 | European Lunar Symposium - 2017, Munster Germany | |
4-5 |
New Views of the Moon - Europe *,
Munster, Germany
The workshop is designed for presenting new science and exploration results as they relate to the Moon and integrating these into the chapters for NVM-2 — contributed talks are therefore essential and welcomed. Updates on the progress of the various chapters will also be given and integration between them will be explored and highlighted. |
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7-12 |
Radio Exploration of Planetary Habitability,
Palm Springs, California
This meeting has been motivated by a highly timely nature and the anticipated increasing importance of studies related to planetary habitability, and the potential impact of radio astronomy, especially the existing and the planned large radio telescopes, in this type of research. |
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9-11 |
Chondrules as Astrophysical Objects Conference (#astrochon2017) *,
Vancouver, British Columbia
How can meteoritics and observations of planetary systems, including discs and debris, be used to inform general planet formation theory? This conference seeks to address this question by inviting meteoriticists, cosmochemists, and astronomers to explore simultaneously how astrophysical observations can constrain chondrule formation models and how chondrules can help us put astrophysical observations in context. |
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9-11 |
Venus Modeling Workshop (#unveilvenus) *,
Cleveland, Ohio
The objectives of this three-day workshop are to discuss (1) the status of modeling of Venus’ exosphere, atmosphere, surface, and interior; and (2) the factors that are currently limiting the ability of investigators to advance models and how modeling efforts can benefit from and guide experimental studies and future mission activities. Workshop topics and discussion will be guided by the VEXAG Goals and Objectives, Pathways, and Technology Plan documents. A portion of the workshop will focus on providing modeling need inputs for the potential Venera-D international mission. Venus science, mission, and technology communities are invited but participation is especially encouraged for researchers who employ numerical, computational, or analytical methods to study Venus or comparative bodies, and combinations of empirical and modeling approaches. |
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15-18 |
JWST Proposal Planning Workshop,
Baltimore, Maryland
The main goal of this workshop is to provide hands-on teaching for the JWST Exposure Time Calculator (ETC), the JWST Target Visibility Tools, and the JWST Astronomer’s Proposal Tool (APT). |
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15-19 |
Fifth IAA Planetary Defense Conference,
Tokyo, Japan
This bi-annual conference brings together world experts to discuss the threat to Earth posed by asteroids and comets and actions that might be taken to deflect a threatening object. |
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15-19 |
International Conference on Mars Aeronomy,
Boulder, Colorado
This international conference will bring together all aspects of Mars aeronomy, including pertinent observations, analyses, theoretical models and results. |
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15-19 |
The Applied Space Environments Conference (ASCE 2017) *,
Huntsville, Alabama
The conference is a forum for the space environment engineering and applied space science community to discuss the discipline’s ability to support current space programs and to identify gaps in knowledge and technology needs required for future exploration goals. |
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16-19 |
Fifth International Planetary Dunes Workshop (#dunes2017) *,
St. George, Utah
The workshop format will consist of 2 1/2 days of topical discussions, a poster session/social, and one-day field trip to Zion National Park and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. |
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22-24 |
The Disc Migration Issue: From Protoplanets to Supermassive Black Holes,
Cambridge, United Kingdom
This workshop is motivated by the broad similarities surrounding the theory of disc mediated migration on scales ranging from protoplanetary discs to galactic nuclei. Migration theory thus underpins our understanding of some of the most topical problems in contemporary astrophysics, i.e. the establishment of planetary system `architecture' and the processes driving the merging of black holes. We invite participants from both the protoplanetary disc and gravitational wave communities to attend this three day meeting which will address theory and numerical simulations of migration as well as its broader implications. We will also discuss new opportunities in both fields for observational calibration of the migration process (e.g. by observations using ALMA, SPHERE, GPI, LIGO, LISA, PTA, ....). |
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22-26 |
Astrophysics of Exoplanetary Atmospheres,
Vietri sul Mare, Italy
Aimed to provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-art picture of a variety of relevant aspects of the fast-developing, highly interdisciplinary field of exoplanets research. |
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22-26 |
Japan Geoscience Union Meeting,
Chiba, Japan
This is the first joint meeting between the Japan Geoscience Union and the American Geophysical Union covering all areas of Earth and space sciences as well as many sessions for inter- and trans-disciplinary scientists. |
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29-Jun 3 |
International Interdisciplinary Workshop on "Accretion, Differentiation, and Early Evolution of the Terrestrial Planets",
Nice, France
This workshop will be a follow-up to the one that we organized in Nice in May 2014. We expect around 120 participants, including a significant number of students and young scientists. |
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29-Jun 23 |
Protoplanetary Disks and Planet Formation and Evolution,
Garching, Germany
In this MIAPP-programme we plan to bring together experts in the field of disk physics and planet formation in order to work jointly on the relevant issues that determine the formation and evolution of planets in their disks. |
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30-31 |
iCubeSat 2017 - The 6th Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop,
Cambridge, United Kingdom
The workshop provides a unique environment for open wide ranging practical collaboration between academic researchers, industry professionals, policy makers, and students developing this new and rapidly growing field. |
June 2017
4-8 | 230th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, Austin, Texas | |
6-8 |
Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2017),
Beijing, China
To discuss recent results, current challenges, and innovative solutions. It will offer several opportunities to learn about how space exploration investments provide benefits as well as discuss how those benefits can be increased through thoughtful planning and cooperation. |
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11-15 |
2017 American Astronomical Society Division of Dynamical Astronomy Meeting (AAS-DDA),
London, United Kingdom
The annual DDA Meeting brings together top researchers in astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, and astrodynamics for in-depth and stimulating discussions and talks on all aspects of dynamics in the space sciences. |
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11-16 |
Magnetospheres of the Outer Planets Conference,
Uppsala, Sweden
Presentations are solicited for original research on any aspects of the magnetospheres, ionospheres, and thermospheres of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and their moons. We expect that particular focus will be given to recent results from Juno, and anticipation of the Cassini "Grand Finale." Comparative studies will be welcome, provided the focus is within the scope of the conference. |
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12-13 |
Emerging Researchers in Exoplanet Science,
New Haven, Connecticut
ERES aims to give younger researchers (in particular graduate students and postdocs) an opportunity to talk about research in the broader field of exoplanet science. |
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12-14 |
Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG),
Greenbelt, Maryland
17th Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group |
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12-15 |
3rd Planetary Data Workshop (#planetdata3) *,
Flagstaff, Arizona
This meeting will cover planetary data topics, including current mission data availability and tools, data access capabilities, data user training, GIS, planetary mapping, PDS data, services, tools and capabilities. |
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13-15 |
Dust in the Atmosphere of Mars and Its Impact on Human Exploration (#marsdust) *,
Houston, Texas
The meeting will assess the impact of Mars atmospheric dust on human exploration, e.g., human health and human surface mechanical systems such as space suits, habitats, and mobility systems. |
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18-23 | Origins of Solar Systems: Making a Habitable Planet, South Hadley, Massachusetts | |
18-23 |
Starmus Festival IV: Life and the Universe,
Trondheim, Norway
The Starmus Festival was born to celebrate science and the arts with the goal of bringing an understanding and appreciation of science to the public at large. |
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19-23 |
Comet Workshop 2017: Comet Formation Paradign After Rosetta,
Sofia, Bulgaria
The main focus will be to discuss the state-of-the-art cometary nuclei formation paradigm taking into account the recent information coming from observation, laboratory investigations and modelling results, and identifying new scientific goals for the post-Rosetta era. |
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19-23 |
Kepler and K2 Science Conference IV,
Moffett Field, California
Over the past 8 years, high-precision photometry from the Kepler/K2 mission has enabled breakthrough discoveries in exoplanet science, asteroseismology, eclipsing binary stars, solar-system objects, and extragalactic science. To celebrate the legacy and latest science results of Kepler/K2 we invite the community to the 4th Kepler & K2 Science Conference, hosted at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. We welcome contributions from any area of science related to the Kepler/K2 mission, as well as related future missions such as TESS. We are looking forward to celebrating the Kepler/K2 science and legacy with the community! |
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20-22 |
3rd International Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment (AIDA) Workshop,
Laurel, Maryland
A technical interchange meeting. AIDA is a technology demonstration of asteroid deflection by a kinetic impactor. It is an international cooperation composed of two missions, the NASA DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), which is the kinetic impactor, and the ESA AIM (Asteroid Impact Mission). The combination of DART and AIM is AIDA. |
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23 |
LPI Seminar: Constraining the Chemical Environment and Processes in the Protoplanetary Disk: From the Perspective of Rare Earth Elements in CO Chondrites and Metal-rich Chondrules in CR Chondrites (Ellen Crapster-Pregont, Columbia University),
Lecture Hall
Carbonaceous chondrites have an approximately solar bulk composition, with some exceptions (e.g. H), and exhibit a range of parent body alteration. Investigations of both pristine and altered chondrites yield valuable insight into the processes and conditions of the early Solar System prior to and resulting in the planets we observe today. Such insight and the dynamic models developed by astrophysicists are constrained by chemical, mineralogical, and textural characteristics of chondrite components (chondrules, refractory inclusions, metal, and matrix). This work explores two different types of datasets, rare earth element (REE) abundances of chondrite components and crystal orientation of metal in chondrules, to investigate the highest temperature processes in the early Solar System and the formation of chondrules, respectively. Colony CO3.0 and Moss CO3.6 were analyzed for REE abundances to determine the distribution of these elements among chondrite components. While refractory inclusions exhibit the greatest enrichments in REE relative to CI, after modal recombination chondrule glass contributes most significantly to the bulk REE budget in both chondrites. The bulk mean REE patterns for both Colony and Moss are flat and approximately CI in abundance while the mean REE patterns for components are nearly flat with relative enrichments (~10x CI for both chondrule glass and refractory inclusions) or depletions (chondrule olivine) relative to CI. Lack of correlations between REE and other characteristics, nearly flat REE patterns and nearly equivalent enrichment factors relative to CI across chondrite groups, including the CO chondrites analyzed here, implies that REE could have been equilibrated in precursor material prior to chondrite component formation. We propose a scenario for the equilibration of REE with vapor-solid or solid-solid reactions with subsequent accretion of chondrite components. Metal-rich chondrules in Acfer 139 (CR2) were used to investigate whether chemical and crystal orientation characteristics of the metal can add constraints to chondrule formation and deformation. Eight chondrules with abundant metal nodules, both as rims and within the chondrule interior, were analyzed in detail using EMP and EBSD techniques. One chondrule, chondrule A, is of particular interest as it contains three concentric metal layers. A combination of chemical inhomogeneity, multiple sets of twins, and other evidence of strain imply that the formation of these chondrules was not straightforward and involved multiple iterations of heating, and potentially addition of material. A plausible model of chondrule formation in the early Solar System must be able to account for this more complicated thermal and alteration history and produce the chemical and textural variety of chondrules present in the region of chondrite accretion. |
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24-Jul 2 |
Workshop on Shock Metamorphism in Terrestrial and Extra-Terrestrial Rocks,
Perth, Australia
The multi-disciplinary workshop is aimed at bringing together different research aspects, from the state-of-the-art laboratory methodologies in terrestrial and extra-terrestrial rock, mineral and meteorite sample analysis, to numerical modeling and laboratory experiments of shock-wave progression in geologic and planetary analogue materials. |
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26-30 |
Exoplanet Science in the Coming Decade: The Bright and Nearby Future,
Prague, Czech Republic
Forum for discussion on current and upcoming exoplanet science. |
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26-30 |
Near Infrared High Resolution Spectroscopy: Where Are We?,
Prague, Czech Republic
This EWASS Special Session is intended to gather experts in the NIR HR Spectroscopy on various topics and instruments, giving an opportunity to discuss and create new collaborations between the groups. The ultimate goal is achieving as soon as possible a level of expertise comparable to that since long available in optical HR spectroscopy. This is a mandatory pathway in preparation to the exploitation of the HR spectroscopy in the forthcoming ELTs era. |