Planetary Science Institute (PSI)

#JunoCam: We're featuring Ganymede today! Did you know that Ganymede is the only moon known to have its own magnetic field? This means, Ganymede hosts auroras at its poles! Process your own JunoCam images: buff.ly/ZxvVaql 📸: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill

Neish, who also holds a position at the University of Western Ontario, is being recognized for her scientific, leadership and collaborative contributions to planetary science, according to the commendation. Full story: buff.ly/AM1rkTQ

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Baron is especially interested in how stars evolve and he focuses on their deaths in supernova explosions, stellar evolution, and nucleosynthesis. Read his Q&A and subscribe: buff.ly/GxeYEuH

At three recent events, thanks to a grant from the Vatican Observatory, Lebofsky was able to send kids home with their own small space rocks. Read more: buff.ly/tjr9QDt

which confirmed this region once contained liquid water. The surface is dotted with hematite-rich concretions (nicknamed “blueberries”). In this drawing by PSI Senior Scientist Catherine Weitz, the intriguing blueberries are depicted nestled between the rocks on the right.

Happy Friday! This week’s #SciArt feature is a pastel drawing of the first image mosaic received from the Opportunity rover at Meridiani Planum on Mars. The area is a sediment-covered plain and was the 2004 landing site of NASA’s Opportunity rover...

A beautiful tribute to Candy: buff.ly/dfIjWFj

NASA has prlans for humans on the Moon & Mars. But after that, where next? Folks often answer "asteroids," but are they really the best destination? PSI's CEO Amanda Hendrix argues on Space.com that Titan might just be a better goal. buff.ly/4vKjqS4

#ClarkVision: This photo taken of the Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse by PSI's Roger Clark shows very intricate coronal detail. The pink prominences are towers of plasma erupting from the Sun. They are only visible because the Moon is blocking the Sun's bright disk.

#JunoCam: An artistic interpretation of Jupiter's volcanic companion, Io. Interested in processing your own JunoCam images? Visit: buff.ly/uA17Y0X 📸: NASA/SwRI/MSSS/MikPetter

"After many years of hearing (my parents) and their colleagues debate about philosophy, French literature, and Shakespeare, I knew I was not interested in any of these topics so instead I rebelled against them by becoming a scientist." Read more: buff.ly/Owl1fSW

During the week of April 20, Planetary Science Institute members participated in various events in Washington, D.C. to garner Congressional support for space science funding. Full story: buff.ly/kxrcP9a

Happy Friday! 🪐 🐾 If you ever needed a little push to get outdoors, Kona is happy to provide one! Kona is so happy to be out and about on any hike or walk with PSI’s Alex Morgan. So much to see and smell! #PlanetaryPets

"I’m a visual artist, writer, and harpist, and I enjoy a lot of different types of games with my partner. In my art, my primary medium is paper - building and exploring planetary landscapes in paper using spacecraft data." Read more and subscribe: buff.ly/uaWCGY4

Attending the 2026 #ArizonaSpaceCongress today? Catch our Director and CEO Amanda Hendrix in the Human Frontiers session in Ellis Ballroom at 1:15pm. Not attending, but want to learn more? buff.ly/tK7uKNr

#JunoCam: Jupiter's endless beauty. Interested in processing your own JunoCam Images? Visit buff.ly/lxrvuxS 📸: NASA/JPL/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstädt/Thomas Thomopoulos

On the daily, PSI scientists learn new & sometimes bizarre facts about our Solar System and beyond! For instance, Senior Scientist Jeff Kargel lent his Mercury expertise to this article in @DiscoverMag, highlighting Halcite masquerading as glaciers! buff.ly/l4zD98m

Candy died on April 11 after a valiant three-year battle with cancer. Over her nearly-50-year career, she authored more than 300 journal articles, played a critical role in many NASA missions, and is remembered as a kind and talented trailblazer. More: buff.ly/6v9F7Xx

This is one of the many otherworldly pieces of art on display at the William K. Hartmann Art Collection. The Collection is open again tomorrow, April 25, from 11am-3pm. Learn about the Collection and pricing: buff.ly/0icFvqO

Happy #SciArt Friday! Entitled Asterio Regio, this painting by Marilynn Flynn depicts a view of active volcanic vents under the cloudy, luminous skies of Venus. The artist was influenced by the volcanic landscapes observed at Kilauea Volcano.