Research
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Galileo Galilei
is perhaps one of the most well known scientists and astronomers in history
Top:
A sketch of the Moon by Galileo Galilei
Middle:
A portrait of Galileo Galilei
Bottom:
One of Galileo Galilei's telescopes
Background:
Launch of the Galileo spacecraft onboard the space shuttle Atlantis, October 1989
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The Astrogeology Research Program conducts and participates in a wide range
of scientific research. The primary areas of focus are the geological and geophysical
processes on the rocky planets and satellites, including not only our neighbors in the
solar system, but also the Earth itself. Areas of study include geology, remote sensing,
monitoring, astrobiology, and ices and other materials. Such research leads to an
understanding of the character of our neighboring planets, the origins of the
solar system, and a better comprehension of our own planet, Earth.
Research Topics
Geology
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Mapping and gaining a scientific understanding of the
geologic materials and processes operating on a planetary body |
Monitoring
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Tracking planetary processes to help us comprehend not only
the history but the future of a planetary body's evolution |
Remote Sensing
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The development and use of remote sensing technology and procedures,
such as satellite imagery, to collect, map, monitor, and analyze
information about a planetary body |
Ice & Polar
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The study of ices, polar regions, and glaciers to understand the
composition, effects, and interactions of ices in a geologic system |
In the Lab
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Research conducted in a laboratory environment to assist in understanding
the effects of geophysical processes |
Other Research
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Various research in other fields of study |
Publications
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Recent publications in journals, magazines, and other print media |
Organizations
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Society and organization web pages hosted on this site |
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