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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We'd just like to thank EVERYONE who came along to BPSC2026, who made it such a friendly, fascinating and supportive conference! Here's to BSPC2028!

A group photo of the in-person delegates at BPSC2026 in the lecture hall

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Our final keynote of the conference is by Thomas Barrett (Manchester + Lunar and Planetary Institute): 'Probing the early lunar crust: volatile measurements in paired troctolites' 🌙 #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Carly Howett (Oxford): 'Surface Temperatures of the Outer Solar System’s Major Satellites – and Implications for Observing Them' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Joseph Penn (Oxford): 'Accelerating Atmospheric Retrievals with a Neural Network Emulator: Mapping H₂S on Uranus' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Joshua Ford (Bristol): 'Time-variability and north pole enhancement of Titan’s atmospheric water abundance' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Leigh Fletcher (Leicester): 'JWST Exploration of Jupiter’s Stripes and Storms in 2026' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Outer solar system session 🪐🛰️ Chrysa Avdellidou (Leicester): 'The Minor Planet Physical Properties Catalogue' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Thomas Dyer (Côte d’Azur + CNES + Leicester): 'The dependence of asteroid rotation on composition' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Vincent Okoth (Edinburgh): 'Tracing Coma Jets and Nucleus Rotation in Comets via Narrowband Imaging' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Jake Hanlon (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL): 'Identifying a comet dust tail disruption event with temporal mapping' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Comets and small bodies session ☄️ Abbie Donaldson (Edinburgh): 'The ESA Comet Interceptor mission' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Day 3 of the British Planetary Society Conference starts with a keynote by Joseph m McNeil (Natural History Museum, London): 'Technicolour Mars: seeing the red planet in new light' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Louisa Preston (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL): 'PanCam and Astrobiology – Finding Biosignatures on Mars' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Astrobiology session 👾🔬🦠 James Salmon (Birkbeck, University of London): 'Characterising Archean Biosignatures in the 3.2 Ga Moodies Formation of the Barberton Greenstones Belt in South Africa: The Oldest Direct Evidence of Terrestrial Life on Earth, and a Possible Mars Analogue' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Maureen Cohen (Open University): 'How long could volcanic plumes persist in the Venus atmosphere?' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Switching to Venus now 🌕🔥 Joanna Egan (Leeds + Open University): 'FeCl 3 : the Venusian unknown UV absorber?' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Anna Parsec-Wallis (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London): 'Further analysis into the plumes of Enceladus' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Jessie Hogan (Open University): 'Segregation of Enceladus’ ocean salts within rapidly frozen droplets at vent-relevant pressures' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Georgina Miles (Southwest Research Institute, Boulder + Oxford): 'Constraining Enceladus’ conductive heat flux' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Icy Worlds & Astrobiology session 🥶👾 Angus Aldis (Open University): 'Microbes ejected into terrestrial aerosol plumes formed by mechanisms relevant to those at Enceladus' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our next keynote is from Olena Kompaniiets (Main Astronomical Observatory of the NAS of Ukraine): 'Curiosity as an Attention Engine: the Science Kids Framework for Effective STEAM Learning (a Ukrainian Case Study)' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Hyunseong Kim (Glasgow): 'Roles of lateral variation in surface temperature and tidal heating in Europa’s ice shell' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Kya Sorli (Oxford): 'Detangling Endogenic Heat Signatures on Europa Through Thermophysical Modelling' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Conor Nixon (NASA Goddard): 'Terrestrial Field Analogs for Titan Geophysical Research' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Solomon Hirsch (Imperial College London): 'Organic biosignatures from alkaline hydrothermal environments at icy moons' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Nicole Sutherland (Natural History Museum, London + UCL): 'Novel salt hydrates at the conditions of icy worlds' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Duncan Lyster (Oxford): 'Thermophysical Modelling of Europa's Surface: Detectability of Habitability Indicators' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Hannah Chinnery (Open University): 'Microstructure Controls Sublimation Timescales of Exposed Salt-Rich Ices on Icy Worlds' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Rachael Hamp (Open University): 'Sodium Chloride Hydrates as a Proxy for Ocean Fluid Freezing Rates on Icy Worlds' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Icy Worlds session 🥶 ❄️ Mark Fox-Powell (Open University): 'Large volumes of eutectic brines quasi-stable under near-vacuum conditions' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Day 2 of the British Planetary Society Conference starts with a keynote from Amy Bonsor (Cambridge) 'Exoplanets: Composition and Habitability' #BPSC

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Peter Grindrod (Natural History Museum, London): 'Active Dust Devils in Oxia Planum, Mars' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Jon Mason (Open University): 'Investigating the Martian Atmosphere with NOMAD-UVIS aboard ExoMars TGO' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Harry Marsh (Aberystwyth): 'MarsLife - De"Blur"ing the ExoMars Enfys Spectrometer's Data Return' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Grace Nielson (St Andrews): 'Clay mineralogy and IR spectral signatures of Mars analogue sedimentary rocks' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Roger Stabbins (Natural History Museum, London): 'On the Colours of CaSSIS' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our next sessions are on Mars missions / Primitive meteorites and the early solar system. I'll be posting updates from the Mars Missions session. First up: Alex Stott (EHU) on 'Inferring Global Noise Maps for Future Seismology Missions to Mars' #BPSC26

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our first keynote talk is from Dr Elishevah van Kooten (Centre for Star and Planet Formation, Copenhagen): The Nucleosynthetic Isotope Evolution of the Outer Disc #BPSC26

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Dr Ryan MacDonald @distantworlds.space · 09/06/2026

Kicking off #BPSC26 with a workshop on exoplanet atmosphere spectroscopy for planetary scientists. Be sure to follow @bpsc2026.bsky.social for updates over this 3 day conference! 🪐 🔭

Slide show 'Measuring Exoplanet Atmospheres with the James Webb Space Telescope' with Dr Ryan MacDonald (St Andrews) standing next to the screen.

Part of a Jupiter notebook for the BPSC 2026 Exoplanet Workshop showing a transiting exoplanet.

Part of a Jupiter notebook for the BPSC 2026 Exoplanet Workshop, showing a James Webb Space Telescope spectrum of the giant planet WASP-39b

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

#BPSC2026 Conference starting with our workshops; Olena, Emily and Claire running the Visual Storytelling Workshop

A room of people engrossed in the Visual Storytelling workshop with a colourful slide showing planets and an astronaut

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

BPSC2026 is almost upon us! Safe travels to everyone coming up to St Andrews this week; fingers crossed for nice weather!

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Delegate presentation slots have now all been sent out for BPSC2026! Please check your emails! We'll be publishing the full schedule and abstracts ASAP, but session time and themes are now available on the website. Registration closes tomorrow (27th May!). bpsc2026.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/schedule/

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Schedule – BPSC2026

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

BPSC 2026 abstract deadline has closed, but registration is still open til the 27th of May, with sign-up for the dinner closing on 25th May. The schedule will be published next week. Updated presentation information can be found on the website: bpsc2026.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/abstracts-an...

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Final reminder! Tomorrow is the last day to submit your abstract to #BPSC26 and grab early-bird registration! tinyurl.com/4x8tm6bu We're so excited to share the wonderful diversity of UK planetary science with you in St Andrews this June 🔬 🌕️ 🪐 ☀️ ☄️ tinyurl.com/yvnxf6jw

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The BPSC 2026 workshop programme is finalised and is open for signups! Visit bpsc2026.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/workshops/ for more information!

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Workshops – BPSC2026

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Calling all planetary scientists: The #BPSC26 abstract and early-bird registration deadline of May 9th is soon approaching! Email us your abstracts following the instructions at tinyurl.com/4x8tm6bu, and register for the conference at tinyurl.com/yvnxf6jw. Come share your science with us in June!

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Abstracts and Presenter Details – BPSC2026

You must be registered to have your contribution (oral/poster) included in the conference.

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

"Did you know that Fife is one of the driest areas in Scotland? ☀️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our four wonderful #BPSC26 Keynote speakers will be covering planets falling into stars, STEAM outreach, early-Mars geology, and the building blocks of meteorites. Enjoy the weekend, and see you in June! tinyurl.com/yc4539bd "

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Keynote speakers – BPSC2026

We are excited to announce our keynote speakers for BPSC2026, who will share their expertise from diverse planetary science backgrounds.

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

"While #Artemis II traversed the farside of the Moon, we have been hard at work continuing preparation for #BPSC26! It's just under a month until abstract submission and early-bird registration rates will close. Come and share your planetary science with us here in June! tinyurl.com/yvnxf6jw%22

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Registration – BPSC2026

Registration for BPSC 2026 is now open and the registration portal can be found here.

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

BPSC 2026 Accommodation info; we've block-booked some excellent value University accommodation for the week of BPSC2026, but they are booking out fast, and are limited. Please do register ASAP if you want to be guaranteed these rooms More info here: bpsc2026.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/accommodation/

MacIntosh Hall University of St Andrews accommodation; a grand 4 story building with large windows infront of parkland

Agnes Blackadder Hall University accommodation; a modern looking glass fronted entrace to a building, the sun is out and the grass is green

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British Planetary Science Conference 2026 @bpsc2026.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

New BPSC 2026 keynote announcement! 📢 Olena Kompaniiets (Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine) is an astronomer researching isolated galaxies with active nuclei. Through the Science Kids project, she delivers events for children affected by the Ukraine war.

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