Physics 202: Introduction to Astronomy – Lecture 10 Carsten Denker Physics Department Center for...

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Physics 202: Introduction to Astronomy – Lecture 10

Carsten Denker

Physics DepartmentCenter for Solar–Terrestrial

Research

March 1, 2006 Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research

Chapter 6.1 – 6.8 Terrestrial planets Rotation Phases Atmosphere Topography Volcanism and

cratering Shield volcanos and

hot spot volcanism Plate tectonics?

Martian “canali” Evidence for water

on Mars Internal structure Geological history Development of

planetary atmospheres

“Runaway” Greenhouse effect

The moons of Mars

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Mercury, Venus, and Mars

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Orbital and Physical Properties

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Phases of Venus

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Rotation Rates

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Surface of Venus

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Greenhouse Effect

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Surface of Mars

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Interior of Terrestrial Planets

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(Happy) Faces and Hearts

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Deimos and Phobos

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