This course on Jupiter in Astronomy aims to teach students about the giant planet's composition, atmospheric layers, magnetic field, moons, and rings. By the end of the course, learners will be able to observe Jupiter from Earth, understand its orbital motion, and analyze its unique features such as the Great Red Spot and the Galilean Moons. The course covers topics like Jupiter's failed star status, wind speeds, and temperature gradients. The teaching method involves lectures on Jupiter's location in the solar system, its interior structure, and the comparison of its auroras with Earth's. This course is designed for astronomy enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in gaining knowledge about the largest planet in our solar system.
Overview
Syllabus
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (1 of 37) Jupiter: Giant Among Giants
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (2 of 37) Jupiter's Location in the Solar System (Speed = 13.1 km/sec)
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (3 of 37) Jupiter's Composition
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (4 of 37) Jupiter is a Failed Star
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (5 of 37) Jupiter Major Stats (Orbital speed = 13 km/sec)
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (6 of 37) Observing Jupiter from Earth
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (7 of 37) Zones and Belts
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (8 of 37) The Great Red Spot
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (9 of 37) Wind Speed
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (10 of 37) Jupiter's Atmospheric Layers
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (11 of 37) Jupiter's Temperature Gradient
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (12 of 37) The Galileo Atmospheric Probe
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (13 of 37) Rotation and Oblateness
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (14 of 37) Orbital Motion of Jupiter
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (15 of 37) Orbital Inclination of Jupiter
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (16 of 37) Jupiter's Interior
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (17 of 37) Jupiter's Magnetic Field
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (18 of 37) Jupiter's Aurora Boreales vs Earth's
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (19 of 37) Jupiter's Aurora Boreales Details
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (20 of 37) The Rings of Jupiter
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (21 of 37) What is Roche Limit?
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (22 of 37) Jupiter's Four Inner Moons
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (23 of 37) Jupiter's Galilean Moons
Astronomy - Ch. 13: Jupiter (24 of 37) Formation of the Jupiter's Galilean Moons
Taught by
Michel van Biezen
