Planetary and exoplanetary Astronomy Lunch Seminar (PALS) for 2022-04-11

Series: Planetary and exoplanetary Astronomy Lunch Seminar (PALS)
Date: Monday 11-April-2022
Time: 11:15-12:15
Location: ATL 1250
Speaker: Juan Rizos (UMD)
Title: Spectral characterization of (101955) Bennu’s surface through MapCam (OSIRIS-REx)

Abstract: (101955) Bennu is a primitive asteroid classified as near-Earth asteroid (NEA). It was formed during the initial stages of the solar system, and it is thought to have remained unaltered, so it is considered as a time capsule. The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has been orbiting it for almost two years, to finally collect a sample from its surface in October 2020. In this talk we will see some of the results obtained through the MapCam imager, a camera in the visible range with four color filters, which acquired spectral data of high spatial resolution to characterize its surface.

For further information contact PALS coordinator Quanzhi Ye at qye@umd.edu.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.

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