Orbital mechanics. Planetary interiors, surfaces, atmosphere, ionospheres and magnetospheres. Solar magnetism and activity cycles. Comets, asteroids, meteorites. Origin of the solar system. Laboratory exercises at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and/or the main campus.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s)
- Physics 323 or 355. (formerly Astrophysics 409
Sections
This course will be offered next in
Fall 2008.