Dec. 18, 2024, TUCSON, Ariz. – The Planetary Science Institute has selected University of Arizona graduate student Namya Baijal and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur doctoral candidate Mishal K T ...

The Planetary Science Institute (PSI) proudly announces the Betty Pierazzo International Student Travel Award, in honor of our late Senior Scientist. This award is designed to inspire graduate ...

In this photo are the remains of a steam boiler and winch that were used to operate the hoist in the main drill shaft. The shaft, located very close to the center of the crater, was expected to ...

The photo below is of another old shaft that was used for drilling in the early 1900’s. It is easily recognizable by the surrounding light-colored material that was excavated from the shaft. This is ...

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In 2022, the Planetary Science Institute hosted a virtual workshop titled “Mercury’s Surface Response to the Interplanetary Environment: Identifying Needed Studies in Laboratory Astrophysics.” From ...

At this stop there are abundant sandstone fragments in the ejecta blanket. These rocks are from the Coconino Formation, which forms the deepest section of the target sequence at Barringer Crater. In ...

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Location: Location: Along the Caretaker trail at the northwest corner of the crater ...

This is the spot 39 million years ago where an asteroid or comet hit Devon Island . What do you notice about the rocks at this location? Recall how the rocks at Thomas Payne Canyon (outside of the ...

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Location: Along a valley dubbed “Rhinoceros Creek” that exits the central uplift to the north-northwest ...