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Recent research papers and conference presentations

Recent Papers

A Survey of Organic Volatile Species in Comet C/1999 H1 (Lee) Using NIRSPEC at the Keck Observatory. Mumma, M.J., McLean, I.S., DiSanti, M.A., Larkin, J.E., Dello Russor, N., Magee-Sauer, K., Becklin, E.E., Bida, T., Chaffee, F., Conrad, A.R., Figer, D.F., Gilbert, A.M., Graham, J.R., Levenson, N.A., Novak, R.E., Reuter, D.C., Teplitz, H.I., Wilcox, M.K., Xu, Li-Hong 2001. Astrophysical Journal, 546, 1183 - 1193.
Hypervolatiles in Comet Giacobini-Zinner. Mumma, M.J., M.A. DiSanti, N. Dello Russo, K. Magee-Sauer, T.W. Rettig 2000. Astrophysical Journal Letters, 531, L155-L159.
Water production and release in Comet C/1995 O1 Hale-Bopp. N. Dello Russo, M.J. Mumma, M.A. DiSanti, K. Magee-Sauer, R. Novak, T.W. Rettig 2000. Icarus 143, 324-337.
Infrared spectroscopy of the nu3 band of hydrogen cyanide in Comet C/1995 O1 Hale-Bopp. K. Magee-Sauer, M.J. Mumma, M.A. DiSanti, N. Dello Russo, T. Rettig 1999. Icarus, 142, 498-508.
Identification of two sources for carbon monoxide in Comet Hale-Bopp. DiSanti, M.A., M.J. Mumma, N. Dello Russo, K. Magee-Sauer, R. Novak, T. Rettig 1999. Nature 399 662-665
Carbonyl Sulfide in Comets C/1996 B2 (Hyakutake) and C/1995 O1 (Hale-Bopp): Evidence for an Extended Source in Hale-Bopp. Dello Russo, N., M.A. DiSanti, M.J. Mumma, K. Magee-Sauer, T.W. Rettig 1998. Icarus 135 377-388.
Computer Assisted Data Reduction: Optimizing the Astrophysicist. D. Greenspan, K. Magee-Sauer, M.J. Mumma. Proceedings of the 1997 National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Austin, Texas, Spring 1997.
Detection of Abundant Ethane and Methane, Along with Carbon Monoxide and Water, in Comet C/1996 B2 Hyakutake: Evidence for Interstellar Origin. M.J. Mumma, DiSanti, M.A., Russo, N.D., Fomenkova, M., Magee-Sauer, K., Kaminski, C.D., and Xie, D.X. Science, 31 May 1996, 272 pp. 1310-1314

Selected Conference Papers and Abstracts

CSHELL Observatons of comets Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake in the 3 micron region: HCN and C2H2. K. Magee-Sauer, M.J. Mumma, M.A. DiSanti, N. Dello Russo, T. Rettig 1999. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 29, No. 3.
CSHELL observations of HCN, C2H2, NH3 in Comets 1995 O1 Hale-Bopp and 1996 B2 Hyakutake. K. Magee-Sauer, M.J. Mumma, M.A. DiSanti, N. Dello Russo, T. Rettig 1998. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 29, No. 3.
CSHELL Observations of Hale Bopp in the 3 micron region: Rotational Temperatures and Production Rates of Parent Molecules. Magee-Sauer, K., M.J. Mumma, M.A. DiSanti, N. Dello Russo, T. Rettig (1998). The First International Conference on Comet Hale Bopp, Feb 2-5 1998, Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Infrared Spectroscopy of the 3.0 micron Region: Observations with CSHELL of C/1995 O1 Hale-Bopp: HCN, C2H2, and NH3 Production Rates. K. Magee-Sauer, M.J. Mumma, M.A. DiSanti, N. Dello Russo, T. Rettig (1997). Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 29, No. 3.
Infrared Spectroscopy of the 3.0 micron Region: Observations with CSHELL of C/1996 B2 Hyakutake. K. Magee-Sauer, M.J. Mumma, M.A. DiSanti, N. Dello Russo, D.X. Xie, M. Fomenkova 1996. Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 29, No. 3.

Planetary Science and Astronomy

Astronomy Picture of the Day Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Views of the Solar System. Views of the Solar System has been created as an educational tour of the solar system. It contains images and information about the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids found within the solar system. It contains over 220 pages of information, over 950 high-resolution images and animations, and over 880 megabytes of data.
Sky & Telescope astronomy magazine web site. Here you can find sky charts, observing highlights, and other miscellaneous topics about astronomy and observing.
Comet Observer's Home Page This page has information about comets for both the scientist and non-scientist interested in comets. You'll find general information, images, ephemerides, and news about comets and links to many other www pages devoted to comets.
Space Telescope and Science Institute Home Page of the STSci. Latest images and news from the Hubble Space Telescope. Links to educational activities, instrumentation, data archives, and other science resources are available.
Dale Ireland's Astronomy Page This creative page gives necessary information of viewing comets, eclipses, satellites, and much more.

Physics and Science Education

NASA SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCE DIRECTORY This link is an Internet access to top-quality educational resources produced by NASA's Space Science Education and public Outreach programs.
Challenger Center for Space Science Education is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting science literacy. " Tune in to Challenger Center educational space programs and let us do the work for you, bringing you the hottest space news, information, and educational activities. No need for endless searches, we're committed to staying on top of what's happening in the space community and taking you to where the action is and to the best resources for educational activities."
Science Learning Network The Science Learning Network (SLN) is an online community of educators, students, schools, science museums and other institutions demonstrating a new model for inquiry science education. SLN is funded by Unisys and the National Science Foundation.
Exploratorium Located in San Francisco CA, the Exploratorium is a a museum of science, art, and human perception with over 650 interactive "hands on" exhibits.
Project Kaleidoscope Project Kaleidoscope is an informal national alliance of individuals, institutions, and organizations committed to strengthening undergraduate programs in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education.
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