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.
Corequisite(s)
- Astrophysics 213 and one of Physics 255 or 259 or 323 or 355.
Antirequisite(s)
- Credit for both Astrophysics 309 and 409 will not be allowed.
Sections