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Division for Planetary Sciences, the Glossary

The Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) is a division within the American Astronomical Society (AAS) devoted to Solar System research.^[1]

16 relations: American Astronomical Society, Carl Sagan, Carl Sagan Medal, Edward Anders, Gerard P. Kuiper Prize, Gordon Pettengill, Harlan James Smith, Harold C. Urey Prize, Icarus (journal), Jonathan Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award, Lewis M. Branscomb, List of astronomical societies, Masursky Award, Michael McElroy (scientist), Richard M. Goody, Solar System.
Scientific organizations established in 1968

American Astronomical Society

The American Astronomical Society (AAS, sometimes spoken as "double-A-S") is an American society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Washington, DC.

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Carl Sagan

Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, planetary scientist, and science communicator.

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The Carl Sagan Medal for Excellence in Public Communication in Planetary Science is an award established by the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society to recognize and honor outstanding communication by an active planetary scientist to the general public.

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Edward Anders

Edward Anders (born June 21, 1926) is a Latvian-born American chemist and emeritus professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago.

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Gerard P. Kuiper Prize

The Gerard P. Kuiper Prize is awarded annually by the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society for outstanding lifetime achievement in the field of planetary science.

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Gordon Pettengill

Gordon Hemenway Pettengill (February 10, 1926 – May 8, 2021) was an American radio astronomer and planetary physicist.

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Harlan James Smith

Harlan James Smith (August 25, 1924 – October 17, 1991) was an American astronomer.

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Harold C. Urey Prize

The Harold C. Urey Prize is awarded annually by the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society.

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Icarus (journal)

ICARUS is a scientific journal dedicated to the field of planetary science.

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Jonathan Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award

The Jonathan Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award was established by the Division for Planetary Sciences to recognize and stimulate distinguished popular writing on planetary sciences.

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Lewis M. Branscomb

Lewis McAdory Branscomb (August 17, 1926 – May 31, 2023) was an American physicist, government policy advisor, and corporate research manager.

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List of astronomical societies

A list of notable groups devoted to promoting astronomy research and education.

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Masursky Award

The Harold Masursky Award for Meritorious Service to Planetary Science, usually called the Masursky Award, is awarded annually by the Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) of the American Astronomical Society.

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Michael McElroy (scientist)

Michael Brendan McElroy (born May 18, 1939) is the Gilbert Butler Professor of Environmental Studies at Harvard University.

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Richard M. Goody

Richard Mead Goody (19 June 1921 – 3 August 2023) was a British-American atmospheric physicist and professor of planetary physics at Harvard University.

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Solar System

The Solar SystemCapitalization of the name varies.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Division_for_Planetary_Sciences