Outer Planet review Much of what we know about the outer planets
... 2) Jupiter’s giant red spot is actually a large____. 3 times larger than the earth. 3) What minefield lies outside of the orbit of mars and presents a large obstacle for travelling to the outer solar system? 4) How does the composition of outer planets differ from that of the inner planets? 5) What ...
... 2) Jupiter’s giant red spot is actually a large____. 3 times larger than the earth. 3) What minefield lies outside of the orbit of mars and presents a large obstacle for travelling to the outer solar system? 4) How does the composition of outer planets differ from that of the inner planets? 5) What ...
Formation of Solid Earth
... • The sun consists of 99% of all matter that was contained in the solar nebula. ...
... • The sun consists of 99% of all matter that was contained in the solar nebula. ...
22 All Sections
... stars. Which piece of evidence contributed to this conclusion? a. The planets were the only objects with c. The stars were consistently brighter than visible moons. the planets. b. The Milky Way was sometimes visible d. The planets appeared to move much more during the day. quickly than the stars. 4 ...
... stars. Which piece of evidence contributed to this conclusion? a. The planets were the only objects with c. The stars were consistently brighter than visible moons. the planets. b. The Milky Way was sometimes visible d. The planets appeared to move much more during the day. quickly than the stars. 4 ...
The Inner Planets
... to the five outer planets. The four inner planets are small and dense and have rocky surfaces. These planets are often called the terrestrial planets, from the Latin word terra, or “earth.” Earth is unique in our solar system in having liquid water at its surface. Earth has a suitable atmosphere and ...
... to the five outer planets. The four inner planets are small and dense and have rocky surfaces. These planets are often called the terrestrial planets, from the Latin word terra, or “earth.” Earth is unique in our solar system in having liquid water at its surface. Earth has a suitable atmosphere and ...
Quiz 6 Key
... C. reverses in polarity once every 300 years or so. D. results from a bar magnet inside it. E. [All but one of the above.] 10.) We determined the age of Moon rocks by A. measurements of radioactive decay products in the rocks. B. careful examination of the site from which they were acquired. C. care ...
... C. reverses in polarity once every 300 years or so. D. results from a bar magnet inside it. E. [All but one of the above.] 10.) We determined the age of Moon rocks by A. measurements of radioactive decay products in the rocks. B. careful examination of the site from which they were acquired. C. care ...
Descriptive Astronomy (ASTR 108)
... 8) The Kuiper Belt is found where in the solar system? a) beyond the orbit of Neptune b) among the orbits of the terrestrial planets c) between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter d) between the orbits of Jupiter and Uranus e) sixty degrees ahead or behind Jupiter 9) The tail of a comet always points a) ...
... 8) The Kuiper Belt is found where in the solar system? a) beyond the orbit of Neptune b) among the orbits of the terrestrial planets c) between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter d) between the orbits of Jupiter and Uranus e) sixty degrees ahead or behind Jupiter 9) The tail of a comet always points a) ...
Introductory Physics I (54
... a) orbiting around the Kuiper Belt body Hector. b) with the others, between Mars and Jupiter; their red color gives them their name. c) sixty degrees ahead or behind Jupiter, sharing its orbit about the Sun. d) beyond Neptune, with orbits similar to Pluto's. e) closer on average to the Sun than is t ...
... a) orbiting around the Kuiper Belt body Hector. b) with the others, between Mars and Jupiter; their red color gives them their name. c) sixty degrees ahead or behind Jupiter, sharing its orbit about the Sun. d) beyond Neptune, with orbits similar to Pluto's. e) closer on average to the Sun than is t ...
Lecture
... Asteroids (minor planets) • Bode’s Law suggests a planet between Mars and Jup. at 2.8 AU: – 1801 – Piazzi (It.) discovers Ceres – 1804 – Juno disc. – 1807 – Vesta disc. (these are the largest asteroids) ...
... Asteroids (minor planets) • Bode’s Law suggests a planet between Mars and Jup. at 2.8 AU: – 1801 – Piazzi (It.) discovers Ceres – 1804 – Juno disc. – 1807 – Vesta disc. (these are the largest asteroids) ...
Comparative Planetology
... in our solar system, we are able to expand our knowledge and understanding. By observing the craters on other object we can learn more about the history of our solar system and the future possibilities of earth. For example comparing Earth to Venus we are protected from much space debris by our atmo ...
... in our solar system, we are able to expand our knowledge and understanding. By observing the craters on other object we can learn more about the history of our solar system and the future possibilities of earth. For example comparing Earth to Venus we are protected from much space debris by our atmo ...
Orbitals Graphing
... The solar system is made up of the Sun and those celestial objects bound to it by gravity. These objects orbit around the sun. The planets’ orbits are almost circular. ...
... The solar system is made up of the Sun and those celestial objects bound to it by gravity. These objects orbit around the sun. The planets’ orbits are almost circular. ...
Asteroids4 Feb Asteroids, Comets, Minor Planets • Understanding composition of solar system
... Includes 75% of known asteroids. Mostly orbiting sun in same direction of planets, and in plane of solar system. ...
... Includes 75% of known asteroids. Mostly orbiting sun in same direction of planets, and in plane of solar system. ...
THE INNER PLANETS !
... brighter and brighter. Their tails , which always point away from the sun, can extend into space for millions of km. Some comets have short tails, so that they are almost invisible . ...
... brighter and brighter. Their tails , which always point away from the sun, can extend into space for millions of km. Some comets have short tails, so that they are almost invisible . ...
The Inner Planets 3-3 pages: 84
... 6. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about Earth. a. About 70 percent of its surface is covered with water. b. Its atmosphere extends about 1 kilometer above its surface. c. Most of the atmosphere is composed of oxygen gas. d. No other planet in the solar system has oceans like Earth's ...
... 6. Circle the letter of each sentence that is true about Earth. a. About 70 percent of its surface is covered with water. b. Its atmosphere extends about 1 kilometer above its surface. c. Most of the atmosphere is composed of oxygen gas. d. No other planet in the solar system has oceans like Earth's ...
Chapter 7 (in pdf)
... Earth by studying it in context with other worlds in the solar system. Stay focused on processes common to multiple worlds instead of individual facts specific to a particular world. ...
... Earth by studying it in context with other worlds in the solar system. Stay focused on processes common to multiple worlds instead of individual facts specific to a particular world. ...
Astronomy Name Solar System Fact Sheet – A Closer Look Use the
... What is its escape velocity? ______________km/sec Suggest a reason for this low escape velocity. 14.Which planet has the least difference between high and low temperature extremes? ________ 15. Which two planets have only the same main elements as our Sun in their atmospheres? _______________ and __ ...
... What is its escape velocity? ______________km/sec Suggest a reason for this low escape velocity. 14.Which planet has the least difference between high and low temperature extremes? ________ 15. Which two planets have only the same main elements as our Sun in their atmospheres? _______________ and __ ...
Document
... - probably not unique or necessary - probably common - even one third of all stars is a huge number. - no reason to think that such events would not occur ...
... - probably not unique or necessary - probably common - even one third of all stars is a huge number. - no reason to think that such events would not occur ...
Solar System (Moon, Stars, Sun, Planets)
... OUTER PLANETS • Gas giants • No solid surfaces • Pluto not considered an outer planet ...
... OUTER PLANETS • Gas giants • No solid surfaces • Pluto not considered an outer planet ...
that has been observed from here on Earth for over three hundred
... The Planet is named after the Roman god of war. It's distinctive rust color is red .Its surface features many mountains, canyons and even polar ice caps that look a lot like those here on Earth. We are doing some research to find out whether there is life forms on it. ...
... The Planet is named after the Roman god of war. It's distinctive rust color is red .Its surface features many mountains, canyons and even polar ice caps that look a lot like those here on Earth. We are doing some research to find out whether there is life forms on it. ...
PPT
... made of ice, hundreds of kilometers across. (The “Kuiper Belt” lies beyond the orbit of Neptune.) ...
... made of ice, hundreds of kilometers across. (The “Kuiper Belt” lies beyond the orbit of Neptune.) ...
ASTRONOMY 161
... made of ice, hundreds of kilometers across. (The “Kuiper Belt” lies beyond the orbit of Neptune.) ...
... made of ice, hundreds of kilometers across. (The “Kuiper Belt” lies beyond the orbit of Neptune.) ...
A. Comet: dust and rock particles combined with frozen water
... average distance between Earth and the Sun is 150 million km/ 93 million miles or 1 Astronomical Unit (AU) Water exists on surface as solid, liquid, and gas which supports life Earth also has high amount of oxygen (21%) in its atmosphere so animal life is possible Earth has 1 moon ...
... average distance between Earth and the Sun is 150 million km/ 93 million miles or 1 Astronomical Unit (AU) Water exists on surface as solid, liquid, and gas which supports life Earth also has high amount of oxygen (21%) in its atmosphere so animal life is possible Earth has 1 moon ...
Unit Assesment
... 6) True or False: There are 9 planets in the Solar System. a) True b) False 7) True or False: Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. a) True b) False ...
... 6) True or False: There are 9 planets in the Solar System. a) True b) False 7) True or False: Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. a) True b) False ...
Solar System Formation Notes Planets 1. There are two types of
... 1. Planets that are outside the solar system. We’ve already discovered some 2,500 of them. 2. Found mostly Jovian planets because they are larger. 3. Most of the Jovian planets were found in terrestrial orbits where they could not have formed. The current idea is that they formed in the colder areas ...
... 1. Planets that are outside the solar system. We’ve already discovered some 2,500 of them. 2. Found mostly Jovian planets because they are larger. 3. Most of the Jovian planets were found in terrestrial orbits where they could not have formed. The current idea is that they formed in the colder areas ...
Our Solar System
... the solar system billions of years ago 100,000 asteroids lie in belt between Mars and Jupiter Largest asteroids have been given names ...
... the solar system billions of years ago 100,000 asteroids lie in belt between Mars and Jupiter Largest asteroids have been given names ...
Late Heavy Bombardment
The Late Heavy Bombardment (abbreviated LHB and also known as the lunar cataclysm) is a hypothetical event thought to have occurred approximately 4.1 to 3.8 billion years (Ga) ago, corresponding to the Neohadean and Eoarchean eras on Earth. During this interval, a disproportionately large number of asteroids apparently collided with the early terrestrial planets in the inner Solar System, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The LHB happened after the Earth and other rocky planets had formed and accreted most of their mass, but still quite early in Earth's history.Evidence for the LHB derives from lunar samples brought back by the Apollo astronauts. Isotopic dating of Moon rocks implies that most impact melts occurred in a rather narrow interval of time. Several hypotheses are now offered to explain the apparent spike in the flux of impactors (i.e. asteroids and comets) in the inner Solar System, but no consensus yet exists. The Nice model is popular among planetary scientists; it postulates that the gas giant planets underwent orbital migration and scattered objects in the asteroid and/or Kuiper belts into eccentric orbits, and thereby into the path of the terrestrial planets. Other researchers argue that the lunar sample data do not require a cataclysmic cratering event near 3.9 Ga, and that the apparent clustering of impact melt ages near this time is an artifact of sampling materials retrieved from a single large impact basin. They also note that the rate of impact cratering could be significantly different between the outer and inner zones of the Solar System.