ASTR 203T Solar System Astrophysics (Not offered 1997-98)

An examination of the solar system and its constituents, from a cosmological as well as a local viewpoint. We will examine the planets, their moons, minor planets and comets, as we understand them today, and as they have been considered historically. Special attention will be given to results from recent spacecraft encounters.
Observing to be arranged. Tutorial sessions to be arranged.
Evaluation will be based on tutorial presentations and a final exam.
Prerequisites: Astronomy 111 or Astronomy 101 and either 102 or 104 with permission of the instructor, and Physics 142 or permission of the instructor.