The Planets

3 crOpen to all

A tour of our solar system using real data from space probes and missions. Covers what each planet is actually made of, how they formed, and what they tell us about Earth. A good course for anyone who looks up and wonders what is out there.

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Usually offered: Typically Fall, Spring

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