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Astronomy 270

Join Prof. Richard Rand in this informative course as he delves into topics such as the formation of our Solar System, the search for exoplanets, the study of Earth, the unique attributes of planets and moons, the mysteries of celestial bodies, and the tools and methods used to make discoveries in astronomy.

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Astronomy 270

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  1. Astronomy 270 Prof. Richard Rand Fall 2015

  2. If Moon is rising, what time must this be?

  3. How do we get information from space?

  4. Where to build telescopes, and what’s important In their design?

  5. Why go to space?

  6. Why New Mexico?

  7. How did our Solar System form?

  8. How are we finding exoplanets?

  9. Why study the Earth?

  10. Why do some planets have thick atmospheres?

  11. Did or does Mars have primitive life?

  12. Why does Jupiter have such a unique appearance?

  13. What causes this bizarre appearance?

  14. Why is the surface of this moon cracked?

  15. What are Saturn’s rings?

  16. Why does Pluto have such a varied surface?

  17. Did comets deliver water and organic molecules to Earth?

  18. Planets: understand their unique properties and commonly shared attributes • Moons: understand why they have such variety • “Debris”: what does it tell us about history of Solar System? • More generally: How do we make discoveries about Solar System objects? With what tools? What are the relevant physical laws? How do we put the facts together to form a consistent, testable model of the Solar system?

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