An introductory survey of the science of planetary systems in general and in our own solar system in particular. Includes the nature of the specific objects in the Solar System – planets; asteroids; comets; etc. as well as the role of the Sun in the system. Also includes current theories of the origin; evolution and future of our system. This is placed in the more general context of what is known about planets around stars other than the Sun.
ASTR 105: Solar Systems
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Degree Attributes
CLAS: (F-II) Scientifc Knowldg,
CoB: Natural Science