Carleton University · PHYS 1901

Planetary Astronomy

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Description of the known stellar, galactic and extra-galactic systems together with the instruments used to study them. Modern ideas concerning the structure, origin and evolution of our own planet. Formation of the Moon - Earth system. Study of the planets in our solar system.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHYS 2203 .
  • Lectures two and one-half hours a week.
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Description of the known stellar, galactic and extra-galactic systems together with the instruments used to study them. Modern ideas concerning the structure, origin and evolution of our own planet. Formation of the Moon - Earth system. Study of the planets in our solar system.

  • Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHYS 2203 .
  • Lectures two and one-half hours a week.

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