planetary science
(study of planet characteristics)
Planetary science is
the branch of astronomy dealing with the characteristics
(structure, atmosphere, history) of planets.
The term is used largely for solar system objects,
including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, etc.
It can be thought of as Earth science generalized so as to
apply to other planets and similar bodies.
Extra-solar planet studies fall under the term: while
exoplanets have certainly affected the view of
planet formation and planetary migration
within the solar system,
much of the connection is the application of what
has been learned about planets within the solar system
to analyze the limited information available
from exoplanet observations.
(science,astronomy,planets)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_science
https://dictionary.obspm.fr/?showAll=1&formSearchTextfield=planetary+science
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mssl/research/solar-system/planetary-science/what-planetary-science
https://scienceandtechnology.jpl.nasa.gov/research/research-topics-list/planetary-sciences
https://www.swri.org/planetary-science
Referenced by pages:
accretion rate
beta (β)
BSE
cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy (CEAS)
cosmic microwave background (CMB)
cryogenic spectroscopy
CSA
decadal survey
destriping
dust devil
flyby
geosignature
ice
ice giant
ionizing radiation
iron (Fe)
metal
NASA
neutron spectrometer
Ohmic heating
phosphorus (P)
planet
porosity
precipitable water vapor (PWV)
radar
radio
radio science
refractory material
shell
sounder
spectral signature
spectroscopy
stellar activity
stratigraphy
supercritical fluid (SCF)
Tillotson equation
tomography
volatile material
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