Lunar and Planetary Institute






FAQ:  2012 Unknown Moon Institute


Agenda, including tour information, coming soon!

Location and Transportation

  • The workshop will take place at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (map). 
  • LPI has arranged for a block of rooms at Candlewood Suites for a special rate of $74.98/night (plus taxes and fees) –please be aware that the hotel will be undergoing renovations during this period. The block is reserved under the code USR. Participants have until June 8 to reserve the rooms in this block, at which time they will release any unreserved rooms. Please call to make your reservations.
  • If participants prefer a different hotel, there are a variety of hotels listed (please note: we are not providing shuttle service; that reference is to a conference many years ago). 

Participants

  • We will be providing breakfast and lunch every day; please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
  • The meeting rooms may be chilly for some participants; please bring a jacket with you.
  • The Houston climate is very warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the low 90's (Fahrenheit).

Workshop Preparation

  • If possible, bring a laptop computer with wireless internet with you; there will be opportunities to use it during the workshop (particularly Thursday) to examine a variety of data sets. However, if you are not able to bring a laptop, you will be welcome to share!
  • Cameras are welcome—please do bring them!
  • Dress is casual.