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Topic: Planetary Observer program

	Planetary science Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Planetary science, also known as planetology and closely related to planetary astronomy, is the science of planets, or planetary systems, and the solar system.
		Incorporating an interdisciplinary approach, planetary science draws from diverse sciences and may be considered a part of the Earth sciences, or more logically, as its parent field.
		Planetary science studies objects ranging in size from micrometeoroids to gas giants, their composition, dynamics and history.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /topic/Planetary_science.html (393 words)

	Planetary Nebula Club Introduction
		Observers reporting that 100% of the objects observed were located manually by traditional star-hopping techniques will receive special recognition on their certificate.
		To record a negative observation, the observer must make at least two observing attempts on different nights, record all of the data required for a standard observation and describe in detail the methodology used to confirm that the proper position was examined.
		Observers are encouraged to make as many attempts to detect the object as possible and to submit negative observations only when resigned that detection is impossible.
	www.astroleague.org /al/obsclubs/planetarynebula/planetneb1.html (1174 words)

	The Nine Planets Glossary
		the eccentricity of an ellipse (planetary orbit) is the ratio of the distance between the foci and the major axis.
		a planetary orbit) is 1/2 the length of the major axis which is a segment of a line passing thru the foci of the ellipse with endpoints on the ellipse itself.
		A synchronous satellite with an orbital inclination of zero (same plane as the planet's equator) stays fixed in the sky from the perspective of an observer on the planet's surface (such orbits are commonly used for communications satellites).
	www.nineplanets.org /help.html (4842 words)

	Optical SETI Telescope Update - What We Do \| The Planetary Society
		The observer had to push lots of buttons on the web interface to move the roof and telescope, and program the various electronics in the camera.
		Currently the observer has to verify that the observing conditions are adequate, start up the experiment, verify that the instrument is functioning, and tell it how many observations to make until dawn or the weather is likely to be bad.
		We just have to program in the smarts so that it can automatically verify that the instrument is functioning properly and safely make observations during good conditions.
	www.planetary.org /programs/projects/seti_optical_searches/oseti_102006.html (591 words)

	ipedia.com: Mars Observer Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Mars Observer, launched in September 25, 1992, was the first of the Observer series of planetary missions, was designed to study the geoscience and climate of Mars.
		The bus and electronics of the Observer series of spacecraft, used to study the terrestrial planets and near-Earth asteroids, were derived from the Satcom-K and DMSP/TIROS spacecraft.
		Mars Observer was also to support the acquisition of data from the Russian Mars 1994 mission through the use of the joint French-Russian-American Mars Balloon Relay instrument.
	www.ipedia.com /mars_observer.html (605 words)

	Space Studies Board
		The first mission in the program, Mars Global Surveyor, set for launch late in 1996, is intended to accomplish many of the objectives of the failed Mars Observer.
		The capabilities of the various instruments are not discussed in detail since the Mars Observer instruments, all of which are scheduled for reflight, have already been assessed by COMPLEX 2 and later instruments are, in general, not yet well defined.
		Mars Observer carried a suite of complex remote-sensing instruments to conduct intensive geophysical, geological, and climatological observations of Mars.
	www7.nationalacademies.org /ssb/marsch1.html (1588 words)

	ALPO Training Program
		The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (A.L.P.O) is an international group of students of the Sun, the Moon, the major planets, minor planets, meteors, and comets.
		The Lunar and Planetary Training Program is open to all members of the ALPO, beginner as well as the expert observer.
		The novice then continues to learn and refine upon observing techniques specific to his or her area of study and is assigned to a tutor to monitor the novice's progress in the Novice Level of the program.
	www.cometman.net /alpo (451 words)

	The 2005 Gene Shoemaker NEO Grant Recipients - What We Do \| The Planetary Society
		The observers and their projects were selected from a group of 24 proposals that The Planetary Society received from 12 different countries.
		Higgins is a talented amateur observer with a good observing site north of Canberra where he will concentrate on astrometric follow-up and lightcurve studies of NEOs.
		The primary thrust of Meyer’s observing program is to extend the observed orbital arcs of very faint newly-discovered NEOs.
	www.planetary.org /programs/projects/near_earth_objects/neo_grants/grants_2005.html (526 words)

	Astronomical League Observing Clubs
		That it, is expected that the individual, perform all the requirements of each program themselves, and not rely on other people to locate the objects of the program so that you can take a look through their telescope and log this object for your program.
		It should be noted that it is acceptable for an individual to share a view of objects in a fellow amateur's telescope, which allows the award candidate to become familiar with the targets before beginning their own quest.
		Aaron Clevenson, coordinator for the Constellation Hunter and Planetary Observers Clubs, and certified Master Observer, has developed two tools to aid you in planning your montly observing sessions.
	www.astroleague.org /observing.html (585 words)

	Stardust \| JPL \| NASA
		How the biogenic elements entered the Solar System, were transformed by processes operating therein, became distributed among planetary bodies, and what molecular and mineralic forms they took during this history are questions of major importance for exobiology.
		With the startling discovery of IS dust by Ulysses, a target of opportunity presented itself to use the same technology as for cometary dust collection and on the way to and from a comet sample return, incorporate interstellar dust capture into Stardust.
		In contrast, in typical laboratory programs the key scientific goals constantly evolve as more and more is learned about the samples.
	stardust.jpl.nasa.gov /science/details.html (9539 words)

	Ventura County Astronomical Society - ALCOR
		These programs include the Messier Club, Binocular Messier Club, Lunar Club, Double Star Club, Urban Observers' Club, and Constellation Hunter, as well as many others.
		Finally, and I think most important, is that the ALCOR can help promote the goals we all share in exploring the skies through involvement in the various certificated observing clubs offered by the League.
		So in the coming months, as well as submitting some Celestial Horizons articles, I will focus on one specific observing program at a time, probably every other month, with a handout and information for those who might be interested.
	www.vcas.org /alcor.html (691 words)

	Aerospace Library
		The Apollo program is well documented in A Man on the Moon by Air & Space contributor Andrew Chaikin (Penguin USA, 1998).
		This excellent narrative, which describes the personalities behind the program as well as the technology, inspired the acclaimed HBO miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon" (video) (DVD).
		Wilson was a pilot during World War I, an ordained pastor in the 1920s, a New Jersey state aviation official in the '30s, a newspaper correspondent in the '40s, and Flying magazine's publisher and editor in the '50s and '60s.
	www.airandspacemagazine.com /ASM/Mag/Index/2002/FM/Library.html (4952 words)

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