PHYSICS #775 / Planetary Astronomy

3 unit(s)

A current survey of the planets and planetary systems with attention to key processes in substellar objects and the solar system. Topics include dynamics, resonances and orbital evolution; energy transport; planetary atmospheres; an overview of mineralogy, geology, tectonics and surface morphology; impact cratering; planetary interior structure; meteorites, asteroids, comets and dust; moons, tides and rings; planet formation and extra solar planets.