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December 20, 2022
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Description
This is an introduction to the study of the solar system with emphasis on the latest spacecraft results.
The subject covers basic principles rather than detailed mathematical and physical models. Topics include: an overview of the solar system, planetary orbits, rings, planetary formation, meteorites, asteroids, comets, planetary surfaces and cratering, planetary interiors, planetary atmospheres, and life in the solar system.
Course Curriculum
- Organization/Introduction Unlimited
- Overview of the Solar System Unlimited
- The Sun Unlimited
- Celestial Mechanics Unlimited
- Planetary Formation Unlimited
- Meteorites Unlimited
- Planetary Surfaces (cont.) Unlimited
- Planetary Atmospheres (cont.) Unlimited
- Life in the Solar System Unlimited
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