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  1. Retweeted
    Apr 7

    Have you been following the Team's "Curiosity Blog?" They provide updates on the rover and where it's been on including some fascinating images. Check out entries here: Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

    Rocky surface of Mars image taken by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3420.
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  2. Retweeted
    Mar 23

    Check out this weeks "Curiosity Blog - Close encounter with a "Gator": (Public Domain. Image credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech.).

    Light to dark toned toned rock image taken by the "Left Navigation Camera onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 3420" on Mars. The surface rock formations look similar to an alligator's rough scaly skin.
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  3. Mar 17

    Updated link here:

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  4. Mar 17

    Attention Students! Have an interest in learning planetary geologic mapping? Want to learn from experts in mapping and planetary science? Check out the link below to learn about an expenses-paid summer workshop in Flagstaff. Applications are due soon!

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  5. Mar 9

    Attendees! Make sure to visit the USGS Booth - maps are moving fast, so grab one while you can (we'll restock until supplies run out). While you're at it, check out the Astrogeology Flyers to learn more about what we do and fill out the ISIS Name Change Survey!

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  6. Mar 9

    Attending ? Make sure to check out Dr. Kristen Bennett at the Plenary Session: Future Science from NASA's Early Career Award Winners! Dr. Bennett will be presenting An Overview of Key Findings from the ’s Campaign in Glen Torridon, Gale Crater, !

    Image card with starry background and text outlined in green box: "Astrogeology Presents: Dr. Kristen Bennett Presents An Overview of Key Findings from the Curiosity Rover's Campaign in Glen Torridon, Gale Crater, Mars; during Plenary Session: Future Science with NASA's Early Career Award Winners; Wednesday at LPSC; 1:05pm; Virtual and in W4,5,6"
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  7. Mar 8

    If you haven't checked out the Announcement booths at , make sure you do soon! Grab a map before they're gone. Or... check back for restock! 😉

    It's not if isn't giving away free maps! :)
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  8. Mar 7

    If you're attending , you may see our fliers requesting input for renaming the Integrated Software for Imagers and Spectrometers (ISIS). We are looking for community input on renaming and would appreciate your feedback - anonymous survey:

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  9. Feb 28

    Do you dream of mapping the Solar System to support NASA missions? Have you worked with planetary shape models, photogrammetry, or geodesy? We’re looking for GS-12/13 Geodesists to join our team; learn about becoming a member of our team below.

    Picture with the snow-covered San Francisco peaks in the background with foreground text that reads "News; GS-12/13 Permanent Geodesist Vacancies with Astrogeology Science Center; Map to Astrogeology"
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  10. Feb 16

    If you've made a map, you know it can be difficult. If that map will be used for navigation, or as the basis for scientific investigation, it can be even more daunting! We stay ahead of trends presenting at the 30th International Cartographic Conference:

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  11. Feb 14

    Happy Valentine's Day! There's plenty of love in the Solar System, so join us at the link below for a Loveboat tour of solar system bodies and discover new places and features named for Love! 😍

    Image of a ship with a rocket and heart on the sail on the left and Pluto and a heart on the right against a background of stars and galaxy.
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  12. Retweeted
    Feb 12

    The is working with NASA to study Arizona's Grand Falls dunes as analogs for Martian dunes. The Grand Falls (GF) dune field is located 70 km NE of Flagstaff, AZ. The share features commonly found on the surface.

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  13. Feb 10

    For check out our volcano guides from the lens of a Planetary Scientist! First, a Field Guide to northern AZ in the footsteps of an Astronaut-in-Training: Then, a Field Guide to SP Crater as an analog to other worlds:

    (A) Test support van and first space suit test in (from Schaber, 2005); (B) Gene Phillippi in suit standing on the edge of a lava flow with a lunar survey staff (from Schaber, 2005); (C) suited subject with simulated life-support backpack kneeling; (D) astronauts Charlie Duke and John Young photograph and sample a boulder. Several hand tools are visible. The lunar rover is in the foreground
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  14. Feb 9

    Happy ! Astrogeology Science Center was founded in Flagstaff, AZ because of the abundance of features analogous to extraterrestrial bodies - like the volcanoes of the San Francisco Volcanic Field. Here's an image of astronauts testing a rover at Sunset Crater

    Apollo Grover Historical Photo: B9 - Eugene Cernan (right) and Harrison Schmitt drive Grover; Sunset Crater lava flows visible in background.
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  15. Jan 31

    Ever caught a snowflake on your tongue? Maybe don't try that on other planets. Astro's László Kestay was featured in this article talking about snowcanos on Jupiter's moon Io! (Image courtesy of NASA) Find out more here:

    Image of the limb of Jupiter's moon Io, with plume of material erupting against a black background. Io is covered with rough-looking terrain in orange, yellow and bright colors
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  16. Jan 25

    Congratulations to Dr. László Kestay for being one of eight scientists invited by to join the VIPER mission! The lunar rover set to launch in 2023 promises to be an exciting mission for exploration! Find out more here:

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  17. Jan 14

    How do Mars Rovers know what rocks are made of? In a new paper (Free until March 1), led by Astro's Ryan Anderson, the SuperCam team details how they use and lab data to estimate the chemistry of rocks on Mars by zapping them with a laser

    SuperCam laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy spectrum of the target Montdenier. Below the spectrum is a colored bar, with the length of each color corresponding to the abundance of the major element oxides: SiO2, TiO2, Al2O3, FeOT, MgO, CaO, Na2O, K2O. Background image is a "selfie" of the rover taken at the same location.
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  18. Retweeted
    Jan 13

    Hey students...Want to know what it’s like to work for and how to apply for jobs? Sign up for this free webinar on 1/27 to learn all about jobs & more!

    Only two weeks left until our Virtual Career Event! Learn about science career types in Florida and the Caribbean, and how to land at the USGS. Register now: ⬅️⬅️⬅️
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  19. Retweeted
    Jan 12

    A person operates a jetski on the water near a marsh shoreline.
    We're at USGS St Pete (FL)! 🎉 This recent graduate Physical Scientist will: - Collect/analyze sediment samples - Coordinate/deploy geophysical survey equipment - Conduct field work (diving & boat ops) Apply at USAJOBS:
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  20. Jan 12

    It's a good thing gravity isn't shutting down anytime soon! If you have a question that you want to ask our scientists, visit the website below and check out the Ask-A-Scientist box! (🧵5/5)

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