Planetary Science (EGGS 420)

MISSIONS

Messenger

Dawn

EPOXI

Deep Impact

MER

Phoenix

Mars Odyssey
Cassini
Stardust

New Horizons
 

   This course investigates the origin, evolution, and physical properties of the planets and planetesimals throughout solar system.  Laboratories focus on the acquisition and analysis of remote sensing data from ground and space-based instruments. (3 hrs lecture, 2 hr lab).