AST 208 Planetary Astronomy

The formation and evolution of the solar system, including the Earth, other planets, and Sun. Topics include comparison of the surfaces, interiors, atmospheres, and climates of solar system bodies, the formation of the solar system, detection of planets around other stars, and mathematical techniques for remote study of astronomical objects. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. This course is equivalent to ESCI 208 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.