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'Our
Exploration of the Solar System' is a course designed to
introduce students to the means by which we know what we do about our immediate
neighborhood and how it relates to historical astronomy and the future
exploration of the Universe. The specific topics include
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Basic
'Backyard'
Astronomical Techniques.
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An
Introduction to the Motions of the Moon, Stars, and Planets.
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A Discussion
of Historical Milestones in Astronomical Research.
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Exposure
to Modern Methods Employed in Modern Astronomy
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Planetary
System Formation and Evolution
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Planet
Systems around other Stars
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Detailed
study of the Earth and Moon
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Midterm
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The
'Inventory'
of our Solar System including a discussion of planets, moons, comets,
etc.
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Understanding
how the Solar System is organized
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The
Search for Life
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The
Future of Space Exploration
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