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The '''Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences''' is a research center on the [[University of Arkansas]] campus in [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]].
The '''Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences''' is a research center on the [[University of Arkansas]] campus in [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]].
==About the Space Center==
==About the Space Center==
Founded in 2000, the Space Center is a partnership of six departments (Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Geosciences, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics) from four colleges ([[J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences|Fulbright College]], [[University of Arkansas College of Engineering|Engineering]], the [[University of Arkansas Honors College|Honors College]], and the [[University of Arkansas Graduate School|Graduate School]]). It contains the W.M. Keck Laboratory for Planetary Simulation, which is used primiarly for the study of [[Mars]], [[asteroid]]s and [[Titan]].<ref>"W.M. Keck Laboratory for Planetary Simulation." [[University of Arkansas]]. [http://www.uark.edu/ua/kecklab/about%20us/ About Us.] Retrieved April 5, 2010.</ref> The center also has an astronomy group, that specializes in galactic evolution, binary stars, and gravity waves, and groups interested in cosmochemstry, astrobiology, remote sensing, planetary morphology, and space flight instrument developement. The Center offers two [[graduate degree]]s, a PhD and an MS in space and planetary sciences and four concentrations in space and planetary sciences in programs offered by its partnering departments.<ref>"Graduate Degrees in Space and Planetary Sciences." [[University of Arkansas]]. [http://spacecenter.uark.edu/90.htm Degrees.] Retrieved April 5, 2010.</ref> The Space Center offres courses of research and instruction for undergraduate students and a variety of outreach programs for the public. It operates a small planetarium for teaching and outreach. The Center also produces monthly newsletter (Space Notes) and a quarterly publication, ''Meteorite''.<ref>"Metoerite Magazine." University of Arkansas. [http://meteoritemag.uark.edu/index.htm Magazine Profile.] Retrieved April 5, 2010.</ref>
Founded in 2000, the Space Center is a partnership of six departments (Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Geosciences, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics) from four colleges ([[J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences|Fulbright College]], [[University of Arkansas College of Engineering|Engineering]], the [[University of Arkansas Honors College|Honors College]], and the [[University of Arkansas Graduate School|Graduate School]]). It contains the W.M. Keck Laboratory for Planetary Simulation, which is used primiarly for the study of [[Mars]], [[asteroid]]s and [[Titan]].<ref>"W.M. Keck Laboratory for Planetary Simulation." [[University of Arkansas]]. [http://www.uark.edu/ua/kecklab/about%20us/ About Us.] Retrieved April 5, 2010.</ref> The center also has an astronomy group, that specializes in galactic evolution, binary stars, and gravity waves, and groups interested in cosmochemstry, astrobiology, remote sensing, planetary morphology, and space flight instrument developement. The Center offers two [[graduate degree]]s, a PhD and an MS in space and planetary sciences and four concentrations in space and planetary sciences in programs offered by its partnering departments.<ref>"Graduate Degrees in Space and Planetary Sciences." [[University of Arkansas]]. [http://spacecenter.uark.edu/90.htm Degrees.] Retrieved April 5, 2010.</ref> The Space Center offers courses of research and instruction for undergraduate students and a variety of outreach programs for the public. It operates a 20 foot planetarium for teaching and outreach. The Center also produces monthly newsletter (Space Notes) and a quarterly publication, ''Meteorite''.<ref>"Metoerite Magazine." University of Arkansas. [http://meteoritemag.uark.edu/index.htm Magazine Profile.] Retrieved April 5, 2010.</ref>
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Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences
The Old Field House at the U of A.
TypeResearch
Established2000
DirectorLin Oliver
Location
Fayetteville
,
Arkansas
,
USA
CampusUniversity of Arkansas
AffiliationsUniversity of Arkansas
Websitehttp://spacecenter.uark.edu/
File:UA Space Center.jpg

The Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences is a research center on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

About the Space Center

Founded in 2000, the Space Center is a partnership of six departments (Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Geosciences, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics) from four colleges (Fulbright College, Engineering, the Honors College, and the Graduate School). It contains the W.M. Keck Laboratory for Planetary Simulation, which is used primiarly for the study of Mars, asteroids and Titan.[1] The center also has an astronomy group, that specializes in galactic evolution, binary stars, and gravity waves, and groups interested in cosmochemstry, astrobiology, remote sensing, planetary morphology, and space flight instrument developement. The Center offers two graduate degrees, a PhD and an MS in space and planetary sciences and four concentrations in space and planetary sciences in programs offered by its partnering departments.[2] The Space Center offers courses of research and instruction for undergraduate students and a variety of outreach programs for the public. It operates a 20 foot planetarium for teaching and outreach. The Center also produces monthly newsletter (Space Notes) and a quarterly publication, Meteorite.[3]

Old field house

Men's Gymnasium-University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Faulkner Performing Arts Center is located in Arkansas
Faulkner Performing Arts Center
LocationGarland Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas
Built1935
MPSPublic Schools in the Ozarks
NRHP reference No.92001103 [4]
Added to NRHPSeptember, 1992

Since 2003 the Space Center has been housed in the the old museum building, formerly the field house used for the Razorbacks basketball team until the construction of Barnhill Arena. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

The building has hosed the Paragould meteorite, the third largest meteorite from north America, since 1987, except for a short period when it was in the Mullins Library.

References

  1. ^ "W.M. Keck Laboratory for Planetary Simulation." University of Arkansas. About Us. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  2. ^ "Graduate Degrees in Space and Planetary Sciences." University of Arkansas. Degrees. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  3. ^ "Metoerite Magazine." University of Arkansas. Magazine Profile. Retrieved April 5, 2010.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-04-05.
Preceded by
Unknown
 Home of Arkansas Razorbacks basketball
? – 1953 		Succeeded by
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