The University of Arizona's top 10 achievements for 2008 includes four accomplishments from the Earth and planetary science fields:
8. HiRISE Photographs Phoenix
The UA's powerful HiRISE camera, in low-altitude orbit over Mars, sends back stunning close-up images of the Martian terrain, including spectacular shots of the Phoenix Lander itself during and after its perilous landing on Mars. more >
[right, complex crater in Arabia Terra, HiRISE camera. Credit, NASA/JPL/UA]
7. Taking Mining to the 21st Century
Science Foundation Arizona and mining industry leaders choose the UA College of Engineering to become a world leader in advancing health, safety and environmental mining practices. more >
6. LBT First Light
The UA and its partners complete construction and begin operation of the world's most powerful telescope, the Large Binocular Telescope, atop southeastern Arizona's Mt. Graham. more >
1. Phoenix Mars Mission
The UA-led Phoenix Mars Mission makes a safe landing and astounding discoveries of water ice, intriguing soil composition and a subtly active atmosphere in a thrilling and historic five-month exploration of Martian surface. more >