Courses - Spring 2026
ASTR430
The Solar System
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: ASTR232; and PHYS273.
Formation and evolution of the Solar System. Planetary surfaces, interiors, atmospheres, and magnetospheres. Asteroids, comets, planetary satellites, and ring systems. Emphasis on using basic physics to understand observed properties of the Solar System. Intended for students majoring in the physical sciences.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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