A 003PLANET ASTRO

College of the Desert · 4 credits

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This course is an introduction to the current solar system. A comparative study will be made of the planets and their satellites, dwarf planets, asteroids and comets. An overview of the formation, evolution and structure of the solar nebula will be presented. Highlights from previous, current and future interplanetary missions will be incorporated and interpretation of mission results and analysis will be discussed.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 2 sections

Aug 31 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
3438Class #0303569	Time not published	Asynchronous Learning ONLN	Elsenousy, Amira M.
3470Class #0304958	Time not published