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Leicester Astronomers aid project to identify start of lunar month
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/leicester-astronomers-aid-project-to-identify-start-of-lunar-month
Leicester Astronomers aid project to identify start of lunar month Leicester Astronomers aid project to identify start of lunar month 700| Collaboration to determine start of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar.
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22nd August 2013 Sol 371
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2013/08/22/22nd-august-2013-sol-371/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 22, 2013 Mars has two moons Phobos – about 22km diameter, and Deimos which is about half that. MastCam has recently imaged an occultation where Phobos passed in front of the more distant Deimos.
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Royal Astronomical Society award for Leicester space scientist
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/ras-fowler-award
A researcher from the University of Leicester has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for her ‘significant contribution’ to scientists’ understanding of the Martian atmosphere.
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Desert ‘magick’ and astral bodies – what could they have to do with Special Collections?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2016/08/18/desert-magick-and-astral-bodies-what-could-they-have-to-do-with-special-collections/
Posted by Margaret Maclean in Library Special Collections on August 18, 2016 Our current exhibition, exploring the experiences and attitudes of the British in India from the early 17 th century to the turn of the 20 th , features a selection of material from the Union Club...
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1st August 2015 Sol 1060
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2015/08/01/1st-august-2015-sol-1060/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 1, 2015 Successful drilling at Buckskin! Like the other drill holes this is showing how thin red Mars is.
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2nd January 2016 Sol 1211
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2016/01/02/2nd-january-2016-sol-1211/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on January 2, 2016 This HiRISE image taken from Mars Reconaissance Orbiter shows Curiosity in its current position at the margin of the steep slope of the Bagnold dunes.
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15th June 2013 Sol 305
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2013/06/15/15th-june-2013-sol-5/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on June 15, 2013 This is a NavCam image showing that we have successfully placed the robotic arm turret against this Point Lake outcrop in order to get MAHLI imagery and an APXS analysis.
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29th July 2016 Sol 1415
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2016/07/29/29th-july-2016-sol-1415/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on July 29, 2016 We are getting some fantastic views of Murray Buttes, with Mt Sharp in the background.The Murray mudstone forms the low ground around the buttes.
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12th Nov 2012 Sol 96
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/11/12/12th-nov-2012-sol-96/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on November 12, 2012 The science team rotates roles and I am Mineralogy Science Theme Lead for the next few sols.
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Academics and space industry leaders gather at Space Park Leicester to examine Nasa’s next flagship astronomy mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/habitable-worlds-observatory-event
Attendees at a workshop on NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory led by Professor Martin Barstow took part in discussions covering the background of HWO, UK activities to date, and interactive sessions aimed at generating valuable contributions.