Astro 10-Lecture 6: Formation and Structure of the Solar System
Scale of the Solar System A reminder of Exercise #1
Scale Model of the Solar System
Characteristics of the Solar System (formation theory must explain all)
Characteristics of the Solar System
Terrestrial Planets
Terrestrial Planet Interiors
Jovian (Gas Giant) Planets
Jovian Planets
Tiny Icy Planets
Characteristic of the Solar System
Radioactive Dating
Theory of the formation of the Solar System
The Solar Nebula Theory
Where did the nebula go?
How does this theory fit the characteristics of the Solar System?
For every exception there is a rule...
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