Other worlds: an introduction to the solar system

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Overview of our planetary system

1 Learning objectives

3 Smaller members of the solar system

4 A scale model of the solar system

5 Key concepts and summary

Composition and structure of planets

1 Learning objectives

2 The giant planets

3 The terrestrial planets

4 Moons, asteroids, and comets

5 Temperatures: going to extremes

6 Geological activity

7 Key concepts and summary

Dating planetary surfaces

1 Learning objectives

2 Counting the craters

3 Radioactive rocks

4 Key concepts and summary

Origin of the solar system

1 Learning objectives

2 Looking for patterns

3 The evidence from far away

4 Building planets

5 Key concepts and summary

6 For further exploration

10 Collaborative group activities

11 Thought questions

12 Figuring for yourself

Source: OpenStax, Astronomy. OpenStax CNX. Apr 12, 2017 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11992/1.13

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