Physics 202: Introduction to Astronomy Lecture 10

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Physics 202 Introduction to Astronomy Lecture
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• Carsten Denker
• Physics Department
• Center for SolarTerrestrial Research

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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