PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 44 (October 8, 2023) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Matthew R. Perry Co-Editors: Alex Morgan, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. In Memoriam: Ted Bowell (1943-2023) 2. Open Letter to MEPAG Community Regarding MSR IRB-2 3. Mars Exploration Science Program Newsletter for September 2023 4. The 2023 Global Reference Atmospheric Model (GRAM) Virtual Workshop 5. Laboratory Astrophysics Workshop (ICE 2024) 6. Planet Characterization in the Solar System and the Galaxy Workshop 7. Job Announcement: Hiring Tenure-track Observational Astronomy Faculty at Michigan State University 8. Job Announcement: Assistant Professor - High Temperature Experimental Geochemistry at Stony Brook University 9. Job Announcement: Planetary Astronomer and Archivist at SETI 10. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 11. Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series: October 10, Dr. Ian Cohen (JHU/APL) 12. [NASA] Science Mission Directorate Quarterly Community Town Hall October 19 13. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 14. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers o---------------------------------------------------------------------o 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 IN MEMORIAM: TED BOWELL (1943-2023) Noted astronomer Dr. Edward Leonard George "Ted" Bowell (79) passed away peacefully in Flagstaff on August 21, 2023. Ted earned a doctorate in astrophysics from the University of Paris in 1973. That same year, Dr. Bill Baum, then serving as Director of the Planetary Research Center at Lowell Observatory, offered him a job that involved the photographic study of planets. Thus began Ted's career at Lowell, which lasted nearly 38 years until his retirement in 2011. Ted eventually turned his attention to asteroids. Initially using the 13-inch Lawrence Lowell Telescope—the instrument that Clyde Tombaugh used to discover Pluto, he began searching for these small celestial bodies. From 1979-1988, he led a survey that discovered more than 600 such bodies. In 1993, he embarked on the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth-Object Search (LONEOS), which lasted until 2008. Under Ted's direction, LONEOS discovered more than 21,000 asteroids (more than 200 of these are NEOs) and 40 comets. Donations in Ted's name may be made to Lowell Observatory or the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Abbreviated version from this site: https://www.flagstaffmortuary.com/obituary/edward-bowell 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 OPEN LETTER TO MEPAG COMMUNITY REGARDING MSR IRB-2 On behalf of the MEPAG Steering Committee, please see the open letter to the MEPAG community regarding the Mars Sample Return Independent Review Board-2 report and NASA's preliminary response to it. Both can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/news/reports/index.html Open Letter: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/mepag/reports/reports/MEPAG_OpenLetter_MSR.pdf 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE PROGRAM NEWSLETTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 Mars Community, On behalf of Vicky Hamilton (MEPAG Chair), Michael Mischna, Brandi Carrier and Jonathan Bapst of the Mars Program Science Office, the September 2023 edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter is now available at: https://tinyurl.com/MEPAGSept23 Previous editions can be found at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/mepag/newsletter/ Please send your Mars community announcements and calendar items for inclusion in the newsletter to Barbara Saltzberg at: Barbara.A.Saltzberg@jpl.nasa.gov 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 2023 GLOBAL REFERENCE ATMOSPHERIC MODEL (GRAM) VIRTUAL WORKSHOP The 2023 Global Reference Atmospheric Model (GRAM) Virtual Workshop will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The purpose of this workshop is for GRAM developers, GRAM users, planetary atmospheric modelers, and other interested parties to learn about the latest GRAM upgrades. This workshop will include presentations regarding the GRAM Suite and recent updates to Earth-GRAM, Venus-GRAM, and SPICE. The workshop will also highlight the new Saturn-GRAM and the updates of Uranus, Mars, and Titan-GRAM that will be included in future GRAM Suite releases, the GRAM Upgrade Team funded work, and our current forward plan. Discussion topics will include: - Future GRAM Suite Upgrades - Modeling and User Community Inputs Regarding the GRAM Suite - User Community Needs and How GRAM Suite Developers Can Meet These Needs - GRAM Upgrade Forward Plan Meeting RSVP: All participants planning to attend the virtual workshop are asked to RSVP by Friday, November 10, 2023 via email to Hilary Justh (Hilary.L.Justh@nasa.gov) with 2023 GRAM Virtual Workshop RSVP in the subject line. Please include your name, affiliation, and contact information when responding. 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 LABORATORY ASTROPHYSICS WORKSHOP (ICE 2024) February 19-23, 2024 Kauai, Hawaii https://uhmreactiondynamics.org/ICE2024.html Based on the successful workshops in 2013 and 2015, the third workshop brings together researchers from leading laboratories through invited (senior and junior researchers) as well as contributed talks covering the interaction of (non)ionizing radiation (UV, VUV, gamma rays, charged particles) and neutrals (atoms, radicals, molecules, grains) with low temperature solids (ices, minerals, organics). The talks can be extended to observations, modeling, and electronic structure calculations, if these topics can be linked - as evident from the abstract - to laboratory experiments. Registration and abstract submission is now open for oral and poster presentations. Late registration begins November 1, 2023. Additional information and registration instructions can be found at: https://uhmreactiondynamics.org/ICE2024.html 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 PLANET CHARACTERIZATION IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND THE GALAXY WORKSHOP February 21-23, 2024 LPI, Houston, and Virtual Abstract Submission and registration opens October 31, 2023. Submit your indication of interest by Oct 24 at: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/planetcharacterization2024/ Confirmed invited speakers include: - Taxonomy as a scientific tool and the history of taxonomy in planetary science, Phil Metzger, University of Central Florida - Examples of taxonomy in adjacent fields and their application to planetary science, Chris Bradburne, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - Classifications of exoplanets (e.g., super-Earth vs. sub-Neptune; hot Jupiter vs. brown dwarf), Ravi Kumar Kopparapu, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - How and why should exoplanets be grouped? Jack Lissauer, NASA Ames Research Center - How and why should Solar System planets be grouped (e.g., dwarf planets, giant planets, icy planets, terrestrial planets)? Jean-Luc Margot, University of California - The impact of taxonomy on public perception of science and the universe in which we live, Constance Martin-Trembley, Endeavour Middle School - Advantages and pitfalls of various existing classification schemes, Alan Stern, Southwest Research Institute - Taxonomy from an observer's perspective: what we (don't) know about planets beyond our Solar System, Katie Bennett, John Hopkins University 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: HIRING TENURE-TRACK OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY FACULTY AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in astronomy. The search is open to all fields of observational astronomy, including survey-based astronomy. Applications should be submitted through the MSU hiring website (posting #901917): https://tinyurl.com/MSUJob901917 Questions may be directed to Prof. Laura Chomiuk (chomiukl@msu.edu) or to any other member of the astronomy group. Applicants are encouraged to peruse the MSU astronomy group website: https://astro.natsci.msu.edu. 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - HIGH TEMPERATURE EXPERIMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Location: Stony Brook, NY Deadline: January 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in high-temperature experimental geochemistry. We seek a candidate with the potential to carry out a program of research in the broadly-defined area of high-temperature geochemical processes that complements one or more of the Department's current and traditional research strengths, and who will be an effective teacher in undergraduate and graduate courses. Details of the Department's areas of research emphasis and current facilities can be found at: https://www.stonybrook.edu/geosciences Qualifications The successful candidate must have the following required qualifications: - a Ph.D. in the geosciences or closely related field at the time of appointment - clear potential to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that would include mentoring of a diverse body of graduate and undergraduate students - a demonstrated commitment to excellence in inclusive teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/4621017 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: PLANETARY ASTRONOMER AND ARCHIVIST AT SETI If you study the outer Solar System (satellites, atmospheres, rings, etc.) and if you would like to dedicate some (or all) of your time to a job that enables not only your colleagues but also future generations to do planetary research, then please consider joining our team at the PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node! The astronomer will focus primarily on facilitating the delivery of new data into the PDS archive, as well as helping to design and maintain the information infrastructure used to facilitate data archiving. The astronomer will also collaborate closely with the Node Manager, Dr Matt Tiscareno, on overseeing all aspects of RMS Node planning and task management and external relations. The astronomer may additionally work on projects to enhance the scientific usability of RMS data sets, which include those from the Cassini, Voyager, Galileo, and New Horizons missions. We seek a curious and creative individual who is eager to work with data from diverse instruments and missions, and who is inspired by work that enables the entire community to do quality scientific research. For details: https://www.seti.org/jobs/planetary-astronomer-and-archivist 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The October image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is 'Evidence that Venus is volcanically active', contributed by Dr. Robert Herrick, from the Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Twitter: @PlanetGeomorpho Or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology Best wishes, Lonneke Roelofs (Chair, IAG Planetary Geomorphology working group) 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 ICE GIANT SYSTEMS SEMINAR SERIES: OCTOBER 10, DR. IAN COHEN (JHU/APL) Date/Time: October 10, 11am EST Speaker: Dr. Ian Cohen (JHU/APL) Topic: New insights into the Uranian magnetosphere: Implications for system-wide coupling The Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series showcases recent developments in scientific topics covering all aspects of the ice giant systems, including atmospheres, satellites, rings, magnetic fields, interior structures, and science related to formation and evolution. To access the virtual seminar, view the seminar schedule, and "Stay Informed", visit the series website here: https://neptuneodyssey.jhuapl.edu/Events/ Mallory Kinczyk & Jodi Berdis 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 [NASA] SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE QUARTERLY COMMUNITY TOWN HALL OCTOBER 19 NASA's Science Mission Directorate will hold the quarterly community town hall meeting with Associate Administrator for Science Nicky Fox and her leadership team at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Participants are invited to submit their questions below and/or vote up questions already posted. Members of SMD, the science community, academia, the media, and the public are invited to participate by joining the WebEx link below. Date: October 19, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern Time Location (WebEx): https://tinyurl.com/3cdd3wdt If prompted, please use event number 2760 096 4056, followed by event password GSuBcgK@747 (47822451 from phones). Participants are invited to submit their questions and/or vote up questions already posted at: https://nasa.cnf.io/sessions/kakd/#!/dashboard Users must provide their first and last name and organization and can submit their own questions or vote up questions submitted by others. The meeting leaders will try to answer as many of the submitted questions as possible. A recording will be available later that day at: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/virtual-townhall If you are unable to join the WebEx, we will be live streaming the town hall to YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@NASAScience/streams Kirsten Petree kirsten.petree@nasa.gov 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Most face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html February 19-23, 2024 Laboratory Astrophysics Workshop (ICE 2024) https://uhmreactiondynamics.org/ICE2024.html Kauai, Hawaii 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Evidence for Fine-grained Material at Lunar Red Spots: Insights from Thermal Infrared and Radar Data Sets Benjamin D Byron et al. 2023 PSJ 4:182 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf134 A New View of the Lunar South Pole from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA) Michael K. Barker et al. 2023 PSJ 4:183 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf3e1 Erratum: "Temporal Evolution of Titan's Stratospheric Temperatures and Trace Gases from a Two-dimensional Retrieval of Cassini Composite Infrared Spectrometer Data" (2023, PSJ, 4, 140) Richard K. Achterberg 2023 PSJ 4:184 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf379 Outgassing Composition of the Murchison Meteorite: Implications for Volatile Depletion of Planetesimals and Interior-atmosphere Connections for Terrestrial Exoplanets Maggie A. Thompson et al. 2023 PSJ 4:185 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf760 Fitting the Light Curve of 1I/'Oumuamua with a Nonprincipal Axis Rotational Model and Outgassing Torques Aster G. Taylor et al. 2023 PSJ 4:186 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf617 Roughness and Angularity of Fragments from Meteorite Disruption Experiments Gabriel Gowman et al. 2023 PSJ 4:187 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf5e9 The Origin of Jupiter's Obliquity Rola Dbouk and Jack Wisdom 2023 PSJ 4:188 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acf9f8 *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at https://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to https://planetarynews.org and click on Subscribe. * * An unsubscribe option is available at the end of every PEN email. Or * send an email to pen_editor@psi.edu * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor@psi.edu. * Announcements and other messages should be brief with links to URLs * for extended information, including detailed descriptions for job * announcements. Title plus text is limited to 200 words. 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