Description
Having completed our tour of the terrestrial planets, we want to step
back and compare their properties. In particular, we want to look at
the processes that drive the evolution of their surfaces, their
interiors, and their atmospheres. Recorded 2006 Nov 14 in 100 Stillman
Hall on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University.
A new podcast, Astronomy 141, Life in the Universe, is available
for those interested in continuing an exploration of topics in
modern astronomy.
Published 12/06/09
Are there planets around other stars? Are there Earth-like planets
around other stars? Do any of those harbor life? Intelligent life?
We'd like to know the answers to all of these questions, and in recent
years we've made great progress towards at least answering the first.
To date, more...
Published 12/01/06