University of Calgary

ASPH 309 - Solar System Astrophysics - Fall 2012

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.

Hours

  • H(3-1)

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.

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