ASTR 3
Planetary Systems Near and Far
An exploration of planetary systems in the nearby universe. Topics include planet formation, gas giants, ice giants, terrestrial worlds, including super earths and dwarf planets, asteroids and comets, moons, and planet habitability. The solar system will be discussed in the context of our knowledge of other planetary systems.
Topics
- planet formation
- gas giants
- ice giants
- terrestrial worlds
- including super earths and dwarf planets
- asteroids and comets
- moons
- and planet habitability
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027