Planetary Geology | Reference Information & Resources

Planetary Geology | Information, Reference, & Online Resources

Astrogeology Research Program: US Geological Survey
The Astrogeology Research Program is a team of research scientists, cartographers, computer scientists, administrative staff, students, contractors, and volunteers working to explore, map, and understand our solar system

Map-a-Planet
Explore global imagery of the planets and satellites from a variety of missions in an easy to use web interface. Customize and download your own image maps of the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other planets and moons. Provided by the US Geological Survey.

Planet Earth: An Introduction to Earth Sciences
PDF-based booklets introducing Earth Science concepts such as the origin of the Earth, plate tectonics, continental formation, rifts, & basins.

Scientific American | Planetary Science
All the latest developments in planetary science and other worlds including in-depth reporting, extensive articles, the latest headlines, videos, photos, and podcasts from the writers at Scientific American magazine

The Nine (8) Planets
An overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of the planets, moons and other objects in our solar system.

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Geology of Mars

Geology of Mars
Learn about the six geological processes that are either currently operating on Mars or have operated during Martian history

Mars Portal | Wikipedia
Special portal section at Wikipedia on Mars including reference information, data, articles, photos, and news.

Scientific American | Mars
All the latest developments in Mars research including in-depth reporting, extensive articles, the latest headlines, videos, photos, and podcasts from the writers at Scientific American magazine

Related Organizations

Mars Institute
To further the scientific study, exploration, and public understanding of Mars

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Geology in the Solar System

NASA's NSSDC Lunar and Planetary Science Portal
Lunar and planetary science and planetary data center, mission news and descriptions

USGS Astrogeology Research Program
The Astrogeology Research Program is a team of over 80 research scientists, cartographers, computer scientists, administrative staff, students, contractors, and volunteers working to support the efforts to explore, map, and understand our solar system

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