The Family of Stars
... • We cannot measure an exact mass for a planet without knowing the tilt of its orbit, because Doppler shift tells us only the velocity toward or away from us. • Doppler data give us lower limits on masses. ...
... • We cannot measure an exact mass for a planet without knowing the tilt of its orbit, because Doppler shift tells us only the velocity toward or away from us. • Doppler data give us lower limits on masses. ...
The most striking regularity observed in
... and significantly hinders the formation of large planetesimals in the asteroid belt. It also suggests that if large Jupiter-mass planets in other planetary systems formed quickly rather than slowly, then the zone in which Earth-like planets could form might be much reduced. At the beginning of the t ...
... and significantly hinders the formation of large planetesimals in the asteroid belt. It also suggests that if large Jupiter-mass planets in other planetary systems formed quickly rather than slowly, then the zone in which Earth-like planets could form might be much reduced. At the beginning of the t ...
Chapter 27 PLANETS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
... mass of the former solar nebula. (Fig 1 shown Orian nebula-not yet a solar system.) Formation of the Planets (Fig 2 shows steps.) Small bodies from which planet forms=planetesimals. Clumping planetesimals for larger bodies called protoplanets. Clumping protoplanets and planetesimals eventually may b ...
... mass of the former solar nebula. (Fig 1 shown Orian nebula-not yet a solar system.) Formation of the Planets (Fig 2 shows steps.) Small bodies from which planet forms=planetesimals. Clumping planetesimals for larger bodies called protoplanets. Clumping protoplanets and planetesimals eventually may b ...
The Outer Planets
... It has many rings. These rings are made of ice and rock. They are held in orbit around the planet. Their own speed pulls them out. Saturn’s gravity pulls them in. They stay where they are. Saturn is the second largest of the outer planets. It is also made of gas. It has at least 59 moons. The most f ...
... It has many rings. These rings are made of ice and rock. They are held in orbit around the planet. Their own speed pulls them out. Saturn’s gravity pulls them in. They stay where they are. Saturn is the second largest of the outer planets. It is also made of gas. It has at least 59 moons. The most f ...
Document
... of universal gravitation states that the force of gravity depends on the product of the masses of the objects divided by the square of the distance between the objects. • According to this law, if two objects are moved farther apart, there will be less gravitational ...
... of universal gravitation states that the force of gravity depends on the product of the masses of the objects divided by the square of the distance between the objects. • According to this law, if two objects are moved farther apart, there will be less gravitational ...
Earth and Space Sciences 9 - UCLA
... Because the distance to Jupiter changes (e>0) over one orbit, the size of the tidal bulge changes and so Io gets “squeezed”. This squeezing (mechanical work) ...
... Because the distance to Jupiter changes (e>0) over one orbit, the size of the tidal bulge changes and so Io gets “squeezed”. This squeezing (mechanical work) ...
Methods Of Discovering Extra solar Planets.
... • This method is rarely used, by that the planet and the star must be aligned in the direction astronomers are looking at. • That is the only time astronomers used this method, but it is vital and can be used if ...
... • This method is rarely used, by that the planet and the star must be aligned in the direction astronomers are looking at. • That is the only time astronomers used this method, but it is vital and can be used if ...
Lecture 11
... Jupiter and Saturn Jupiter and Saturn radiate away more energy than they receive from the Sun. What is the source of the extra energy? Mostly, it is heat left over from when the planets ...
... Jupiter and Saturn Jupiter and Saturn radiate away more energy than they receive from the Sun. What is the source of the extra energy? Mostly, it is heat left over from when the planets ...
Your Birthday on Another Planet
... the Sun. If we could live on another planet, our birthdays would occur more or less frequently depending on the planet’s revolution period (the time taken to complete one full trip around the Sun). On a few planets, we couldn’t even celebrate our first birthday because we wouldn’t live long enough t ...
... the Sun. If we could live on another planet, our birthdays would occur more or less frequently depending on the planet’s revolution period (the time taken to complete one full trip around the Sun). On a few planets, we couldn’t even celebrate our first birthday because we wouldn’t live long enough t ...
The Planets
... The most prominent feature of Saturn is its system of rings. Features of Saturn • Saturn’s atmosphere is very active, with winds roaring at up to 1500 kilometers per hour. • Large cyclonic “storms” similar to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, although smaller, occur in Saturn’s atmosphere. ...
... The most prominent feature of Saturn is its system of rings. Features of Saturn • Saturn’s atmosphere is very active, with winds roaring at up to 1500 kilometers per hour. • Large cyclonic “storms” similar to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, although smaller, occur in Saturn’s atmosphere. ...
presentation format
... Most elaborate geocentric model was developed by the astronomer Ptolemy Ptolemy made lots of small adjustments to the basic picture to try to better match the observed position of planets Always preserved Earth at center (geocentric) and circular orbits, but had some orbits off center, some orbit ...
... Most elaborate geocentric model was developed by the astronomer Ptolemy Ptolemy made lots of small adjustments to the basic picture to try to better match the observed position of planets Always preserved Earth at center (geocentric) and circular orbits, but had some orbits off center, some orbit ...
August 2016
... sea of salty water lies under Ganymede’s curst. The same seems to be true of Europa and Callisto. Also Galileo’s infared spectrometer showed traces of salt on Ganymede’s surface consistent with brine making its way to the surface by means of eruptions. It’s been suggested that Ganymede’s seas are la ...
... sea of salty water lies under Ganymede’s curst. The same seems to be true of Europa and Callisto. Also Galileo’s infared spectrometer showed traces of salt on Ganymede’s surface consistent with brine making its way to the surface by means of eruptions. It’s been suggested that Ganymede’s seas are la ...
01 - MrPetersenScience
... _______________________________________________________________ 12. How often does Jupiter rotate on its axis? _______________________________________________________________ 13. Jupiter has at least 63 ______________________ , 4 of which are the size of small planets. 14. How much of Jupiter’s atmo ...
... _______________________________________________________________ 12. How often does Jupiter rotate on its axis? _______________________________________________________________ 13. Jupiter has at least 63 ______________________ , 4 of which are the size of small planets. 14. How much of Jupiter’s atmo ...
Day-25
... Our Solar System is only a tiny part of the universe. There are many more like it. Theories of its origin must explain its contents: planets, moons, asteroids, etc. ...
... Our Solar System is only a tiny part of the universe. There are many more like it. Theories of its origin must explain its contents: planets, moons, asteroids, etc. ...
Consulting the Planetary Expert: You
... move very slowly in the sky relative to other stars but Planets change their position quite quickly relative to stars. Outer planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) also display retrograde motion. Planets move eastward in the night sky but once a year for a month or two they move westward. ...
... move very slowly in the sky relative to other stars but Planets change their position quite quickly relative to stars. Outer planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) also display retrograde motion. Planets move eastward in the night sky but once a year for a month or two they move westward. ...
Solar System Formation
... A planet is any body in orbit around the Sun that a) has enough mass to form itself into a spherical shape and b) has cleared its immediate neighborhood of all smaller objects. There are eight known planets that meets this qualification: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptu ...
... A planet is any body in orbit around the Sun that a) has enough mass to form itself into a spherical shape and b) has cleared its immediate neighborhood of all smaller objects. There are eight known planets that meets this qualification: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptu ...
Solar System - eNetLearning
... A planet is any body in orbit around the Sun that a) has enough mass to form itself into a spherical shape and b) has cleared its immediate neighborhood of all smaller objects. There are eight known planets that meets this qualification: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptu ...
... A planet is any body in orbit around the Sun that a) has enough mass to form itself into a spherical shape and b) has cleared its immediate neighborhood of all smaller objects. There are eight known planets that meets this qualification: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptu ...
Origin of the Solar System ppt
... • These include Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. • Jovian Planets: Jupiter-like planets. ...
... • These include Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. • Jovian Planets: Jupiter-like planets. ...
ES Lesson Plans
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
Chapter 23 Review
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
Touring_Our_Solar_System_PowerPoint
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
The Planets - OrgSites.com
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
... 23.4 Minor Members of the Solar System Asteroids: Microplanets An asteroid is a small, rocky body whose diameter can range from a few hundred kilometers to less than a kilometer. Most asteroids lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. They have orbital periods of three to six years. ...
The Solar System - Georgia Standards
... to the furthest away) are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The planets are all named after ancient Greek and Roman gods. • Jovian planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus) have thick atmospheres, large or massive in size, and are under enormous pressure. ...
... to the furthest away) are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The planets are all named after ancient Greek and Roman gods. • Jovian planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus) have thick atmospheres, large or massive in size, and are under enormous pressure. ...
PLANETS
... participant. The frosting is placed on the waxed paper. 4) Using the knife, put some frosting "glue" on one side of the butterscotch candy, representing the Sun. Place this candy at the center of the plate. 5) Using the same method, have students affix each of the eight planets to its appropriate or ...
... participant. The frosting is placed on the waxed paper. 4) Using the knife, put some frosting "glue" on one side of the butterscotch candy, representing the Sun. Place this candy at the center of the plate. 5) Using the same method, have students affix each of the eight planets to its appropriate or ...
retrograde.simulator.online.activity - wikifuller
... 10. As the two planets orbit and earth gets farther from Mars, does the path of Mars in the night sky continue to demonstrate RETROGRADE motion, or does it change back to PROGRADE motion????? In other words, does it appear to move backward or forward????? 11. Compare the movements of planets with fa ...
... 10. As the two planets orbit and earth gets farther from Mars, does the path of Mars in the night sky continue to demonstrate RETROGRADE motion, or does it change back to PROGRADE motion????? In other words, does it appear to move backward or forward????? 11. Compare the movements of planets with fa ...
Dwarf planet
A dwarf planet is a planetary-mass object that is neither a planet nor a natural satellite. That is, it is in direct orbit of the Sun, and is massive enough for its shape to be in hydrostatic equilibrium under its own gravity, but has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit.The term dwarf planet was adopted in 2006 as part of a three-way categorization of bodies orbiting the Sun, brought about by an increase in discoveries of objects farther away from the Sun than Neptune that rivaled Pluto in size, and finally precipitated by the discovery of an even more massive object, Eris. The exclusion of dwarf planets from the roster of planets by the IAU has been both praised and criticized; it was said to be the ""right decision"" by astronomer Mike Brown, who discovered Eris and other new dwarf planets, but has been rejected by Alan Stern, who had coined the term dwarf planet in 1990.The International Astronomical Union (IAU) currently recognizes five dwarf planets: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. Brown criticizes this official recognition: ""A reasonable person might think that this means that there are five known objects in the solar system which fit the IAU definition of dwarf planet, but this reasonable person would be nowhere close to correct.""It is suspected that another hundred or so known objects in the Solar System are dwarf planets. Estimates are that up to 200 dwarf planets may be found when the entire region known as the Kuiper belt is explored, and that the number may exceed 10,000 when objects scattered outside the Kuiper belt are considered. Individual astronomers recognize several of these, and in August 2011 Mike Brown published a list of 390 candidate objects, ranging from ""nearly certain"" to ""possible"" dwarf planets. Brown currently identifies eleven known objects – the five accepted by the IAU plus 2007 OR10, Quaoar, Sedna, Orcus, 2002 MS4 and Salacia – as ""virtually certain"", with another dozen highly likely. Stern states that there are more than a dozen known dwarf planets.However, only two of these bodies, Ceres and Pluto, have been observed in enough detail to demonstrate that they actually fit the IAU's definition. The IAU accepted Eris as a dwarf planet because it is more massive than Pluto. They subsequently decided that unnamed trans-Neptunian objects with an absolute magnitude brighter than +1 (and hence a diameter of ≥838 km assuming a geometric albedo of ≤1) are to be named under the assumption that they are dwarf planets. The only two such objects known at the time, Makemake and Haumea, went through this naming procedure and were declared to be dwarf planets. The question of whether other likely objects are dwarf planets has never been addressed by the IAU. The classification of bodies in other planetary systems with the characteristics of dwarf planets has not been addressed.