Planetary Sciences Community Meetings Calendar
Organized by LPI/USRA *
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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| 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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| 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. |
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 | |
| 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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| 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
| 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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| 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. |
July 2017
| 3-5 |
1st IUGG Symposium on Planetary Science,
Berlin, Germany
The 1st IUGG Symposium on Planetary Science (IUGG-PS2017): Interdisciplinary observation and understanding of the Solar System will be held on July 3-5, 2017, Berlin, Germany. The IUGG-PS2017 aims to bring together international scientists and engineers focused on a interdisciplinary work on exploration and science of the solar system and seeking life beyond Earth. Topics include planetary geodesy, remote sensing, atmosphere, ionosphere/plasma physics, magnetic and gravity field, geomorphology, geophysics, geodynamics, geology, petrology, volcanology, geochemistry, interior physics, Life & Astrobiology. All objects from the terrestrial and giant planets to exoplanets, including small bodies are welcome. |
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| 3-7 |
13th Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting (APRIM 2017),
Taipei, Taiwan
Asian-Pacific Regional IAU Meetings are authorized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) with the aim to promote scientific activity and collaboration in the Asian-Pacific region. |
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| 3-8 |
International Symposium on Education in Astronomy and Astrobiology (ISE2A),
Utrecht, The Netherlands
The symposium is designed specifically to expand awareness of the results of the cognitive and learning sciences, as well as to provide a forum for active scholars in astronomy and astrobiology education. |
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| 10 |
34th MEPAG Meeting,
Virtual Meeting
The purpose of this MEPAG virtual meeting is to report to the Mars community recent MEPAG activities, and to preview MEPAG materials to be presented to the NASEM committee at their July 13 meeting. |
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| 10-12 |
Enabling Transiting Exoplanet Observations with JWST,
Balitmore, Maryland
To provide a forum for the exoplanet community to learn about and discuss planning JWST observations to characterize transiting exoplanets. |
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| 10-14 |
Ultraviolet Sky Surveys,
Tel Aviv, Israel
A conference to discuss lessons learned from past UV sky surveys, the status of on-going missions, and plans for future missions. Topics will include both scientific and instrumentation issues, as well as technological challenges to facilitate the future missions. |
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| 16-21 | XVIIIth International Conference on the Origin of Life (#issol2017) *, San Diego, California | |
| 17 |
8th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference
(LunGradCon 2017),
Mountain View, California
to be held at the NASA Ames Research Center, preceding the NASA Exploration Science Forum (ESF, July 18-20). 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 body 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 2, 2016, 11:59 PM PDT. For more details, visit http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/2017/ or email questions to [email protected] |
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| 17-22 |
Formation of Complex Molecules in Space and On Planets - From Interstellar Clouds to Life,
Tartu, Estonia
Aims to give students an overview of the biochemical evolution of the universe from formation to the first molecules in interstellar clouds to the assembly of the first cells on Earth. |
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| 18-20 |
NASA Exploration Science Forum,
Moffett Field, California
The Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) is pleased to announce the 4th annual NASA Exploration Science Forum (NESF), to be held in person July 18 - 20, 2017 at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. |
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| 23-28 | 80th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society *, Santa Fe, New Mexico | |
| 24-28 |
Celebrating 25 Years of the OGLE Project,
Warsaw, Poland
The conference is a good opportunity to talk about fascinating discoveries of the recent years and to present current knowledge in various areas of astrophysics and space science. |
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| 24-28 |
CHEOPS Science Workshop,
Schloss Seggau, Austria
Group for Exoplanet Characterization and Observation CHEOPS (Characterizing ExOPlanet Satellite |
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| 24-Aug 4 |
Summer School in Software Systems for Astronomy,
Hilo, Hawaii
Course developed to teach students the basics needed to produce software tools and systems that astronomers and telescope operators find intuitive and efficient to operate. |
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| 25-Aug 3 |
Summer School "Impacts and Their Role in the Evolution of Life",
Saaremaa, Estonia
The course will take place at Kuressaare and the Kaali impact crater site on the island of Saaremaa, Estonia. It aims to give students a thorough introduction to the role of meteorite and comet impacts in the formation of Earth, its atmosphere, and the evolution of life. The course consists of lectures, pratical exercises, and student-led discussions. Participants will also have the possibility to display their own research results in two poster sessions.The Stockholm University Astrobiology Centre, the University of Tartu, the European Astrobiology Campus, and the Nordic Network of Astrobiology will function as co-organisers of the course and the following subjects will be covered by the lectures: • Roles of impacts in the formation of habitable planets • Physical and chemical properties of comets and meteorites • Detection and investigation of impact craters by geological methods and remote sensing from space • Ecological consequences of impacts and the role of impacts in mass extinctions • Transfer of life through meteorite impacts • Threat of life on our planet by near-Earth asteroids and comets. The lecture programme will be complemented by practical exercises concerning • Electromagnetic mapping of impact sites • Analysis of pollen indicators of the Kaali impact event • Microscopy of impactites • Georadar profiling at Kaali Bursaries. Covering meals and accommodations are available for a number of students from most European countries. |
August 2017
| 6-11 |
14th Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS),
Singapore
Annual meeting will provide a unique opportunity to exchange scientific knowledge and discussion to address important geo-scientific issues among academia, research institutions, and public. |
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| 8-10 |
The Early History of Planetary Systems and Habitable Planets,
Tartu, Estonia
The meeting targets all related aspects of the subject. A broad range of contributions on formation and early development of planetary systems and particularly the habitable planets is expected, with links to other fields covered by astrobiology. |
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| 9-11 |
8th Planetary Crater Consortium Meeting,
Flagstaff, Arizona
Open to all planetary scientists interested in any aspect of impact cratering on solar system bodies, including observational, theoretical, experimental, and numerical studies. Contributions on terrestrial impact crater field studies are encouraged, as well as presentations about cratering on other solar system bodies. |
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| 13-16 |
2017 International Symposium on Planetary Remote Sensing and Mapping,
Hong Kong
The symposium will provide an interdisciplinary forum for leading scientists and researchers to present the latest research and developments from the recent missions exploring the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies by NASA, ESA, Japan, India, China, and other countries. |
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| 14-17 |
The Third Workshop on Extremely Precise Radial Velocities (EPRV III),
University Park, Pennsylvania
This workshop is for teams around the world to share techniques for advancing precise radial velocity work towards 10 cm/s precision in coming years. Building on the success of the first two workshops at Penn State in 2010 and Yale in 2015, the focus on this workshop will be on the performance of the next generation of precise Doppler instruments, including hardware, statistical techniques for signal extraction and interpretation, and stellar jitter modeling and mitigation. |
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| 14-18 |
International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI) 2017 Scientific Assembly,
Portland, Oregon
The scientific program will include symposia covering a broad variety of volcanological fields with plenary speakers emphasizing integrative and intersection themes. |
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| 14-18 |
LSST 2017: Project and Community Workshop,
Tucson, Arizona
Excitement about the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) Project is growing as our focus turns toward integrating hardware and software across subsystems, and toward detailed planning for LSST Commissioning. LSST 2017 thus marks a critical time for face-to-face interactions among the entire LSST Community – enthusiasm, clarity of purpose, and understanding of Project and Community needs matter when moving so quickly towards LSST verification, validation, and commissioning. |
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| 15-17 |
12th Low-Cost Planetary Missions Conference,
Pasadena, California
The focus of LCPM-12 is on small and/or low-cost planetary missions, on the scale of the NASA Discovery/ESA Cosmic Vision Small (S) Class and smaller, including Smallsats and CubeSats. The conference is intended to be an opportunity for scientists, technologists, engineers and project and agency managers to exchange ideas and information to enhance the viability and science return of low-cost robotic missions. |
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| 15-18 |
Accretion: Building New Worlds Conference (#1st1e9) *,
Houston, Texas
This meeting will focus on processes of star formation and of circum-stellar disks that lead to planetary systems, like our own, with planetary bodies, both silicate-rich and volatile-rich. |
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| 20-24 |
Exoclipse 2017: Exploring New Worlds in the Shade,
Boise, Idaho
Discuss instrumentation and observing strategies for detecting and characterizing the planets, including ground-based and space-based coronagraphy, long-term RV monitoring, and microlensing and transit work from the ground and space. |
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| 28-Sep 1 |
NBIA Summer School on Astrophysical Plasmas — From Planets to Galaxies,
Copenhagen, Denmark
The school will cover basic theoretical and computational aspects of astrophysical fluids and plasmas. The lecture topics are detailed in the preliminary program outlined below, which furthermore includes complementary exercise tutorials: 1) Introduce students to the fundamental theoretical concepts and current observational constraints; 2) Bring together students interested in these subjects with some of the world's experts in an environment fostering interactions and exchange of ideas, allowing the students to develop their international network; and 3) Encourage students to continue working in these fields, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to research in these active areas. |
