Students, faculty, alumni, and friends of LPL gathered on November 18 for Bratfest 39. This year's `Fest was a celebration of two important events in the annals of LPL history: the Cassini mission and the legend of Bottke Beer. Those unfamiliar with the Bottke Beer legend can witness the festivities and hear the story as told by its namesake, LPL alum Bill Bottke, at this link.

For more information on the history of the LPL Bratfest, and other planetary science Bratfest offshoots around the country (and sometimes the world), see http://bratfest.net/.