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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
