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Astronomy - The Solar System - Comparative Planetology

Michel van Biezen via YouTube

Overview

This course on the solar system and comparative planetology aims to teach students about the differences between terrestrial and gas planets, basic orbital parameters, planet characteristics such as mass, density, composition, atmosphere, and magnetic field, as well as various other factors like surface temperature, albedo, and distance from the sun. The course covers topics such as planetary moons, chemical composition, atmospheres, asteroids, comets, and impact craters. The teaching method involves a series of 33 lectures, each focusing on specific aspects of planets and celestial bodies in our solar system. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, planetary science, or space exploration.

Syllabus

Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (1 of 33) Introduction 1
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (2 of 33) Introduction 2
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (3 of 33) Terrestrial vs Gas Planets
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (4 of 33) Basic Orbital Parameters
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (5 of 33) Planet Diameters***
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (6 of 33) Planet Mass
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (7 of 33) Planet Density
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (8 of 33) Planet Composition
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (9 of 33) Planet Atomsphere
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (10 of 33) Planet Magnetic Field
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (11 of 33) Planet Surface Temperature
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (12 of 33) Planet Albedo
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (13 of 33) Planet Distance From the Sun
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (14 of 33) Planet Orbital Inclination
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (15 of 33) Planet Orbital Eccentricity
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (16 of 33) Planet's Tilt
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (17 of 33) Planet Orbital Period
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (18 of 33) Planet Rotational Period
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (19 of 33) Planet Orbital Speed
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (20 of 33) Planet Surface Gravity
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (21 of 33) Planet Escape Velocity
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (22 of 33) Trans-Neptunian Objects
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (23 of 33) The Large Moons
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (24 of 33) Chemical Composition 1
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (25 of 33) Chemical Composition 2
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (26 of 33) Atmosphere 1
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (27 of 33) Atmosphere 2
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (28 of 33) Asteroids 1
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (29 of 33) Asteroids 2 (Composition)
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (30 of 33) Comets 1
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (31 of 33) Comets 2
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (32 of 33) Impact Craters
Astronomy - Ch. 7: The Solar Sys - Comparative Planetology (33 of 33) Water in the Solar System
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