The Solar system#

Introduction

Topics



Introduction

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Planets

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Moons

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Comets

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Meteroites

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Overview#

Mercury#

Venus#

Earth#

Mars#

Water ?#

The search for water on Mars

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  • Time: 5h course

  • Level: Introductory

The possibility of water on Mars has captured human imagination for over a century. In this free course, The Search for Water on Mars, find out more about how scientists have found evidence for water in the red planet’s past and present, and what this might mean for the possibility of life beyond Earth.
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Jupyter#

  • Youtube - What Is Concealed under Ice on Jupiter’s Satellites?

Moon and Moons#

The Moon#

Moons#

Moons of our Solar System

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  • Time: 24h course

  • Level: Introductory

There are lots of moons in our Solar System. The Earth is the only planet with just a single moon. Some are bigger than ours. Many are much smaller. Some moons have ongoing volcanic eruptions. Others have rivers of liquid methane. A small handful may even be home to primitive life. This free course will allow you to explore the rich diversity of moons in our Solar System. With experts from The Open University, you’ll explore the fundamental processes that have shaped them, and the relationship between our Moon and the Earth.

Pluto#

New Horizon mission#

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Fig. 5 Reference#

Alpha centauri solar system#

Closest to our own

  • Youtube - Alpha Centauri. What Does the Closest Stellar System Conceal?