'Tidal forces' presentation slideshows

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Gravity in Newtonian physics

Gravity in Newtonian physics. m. M. Center of Mass. (SLIDESHOW MODE ONLY). Binary systems. If we can calculate the total mass and measure the mass of a normal star independently, we can find the mass of an unseen companion. Applications: Extrasolar planets

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Planet Formation

Planet Formation. Topic: Gravoturbulent planetesimal formation : Particle clustering, Streaming instability, Particle trapping Lecture by: C.P. Dullemond. Main idea:.

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Life in the Terrestrial Planet Region:

Life in the Terrestrial Planet Region:. X. Terrible Extremes of Temperature, No Atmosphere, UV, Cosmic Rays, Little or No Volatiles, No Liquids. MERCURY MOON VENUS MARS. X. Terrible Extremes of Temperature, No Atmosphere, UV, Cosmic Rays, Little or No Volatiles, No Liquids. X.

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Geog 3A ~ Final Review Chapter 10 ~ Ocean Waves Chapter 11 ~ Tides

Geog 3A ~ Final Review Chapter 10 ~ Ocean Waves Chapter 11 ~ Tides. The Plan. Collective Practice Exam (Ask questions at any time) TA Evaluations Return Graded Assignments (after class). Practice Exam-Ch 10.

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Course

Astronomy 101 The Solar System Tuesday, Thursday 2:30-3:45 pm Hasbrouck 20 Tom Burbine tomburbine@astro.umass.edu. Course. Course Website: http://blogs.umass.edu/astron101-tburbine/ Textbook: Pathways to Astronomy (2nd Edition) by Stephen Schneider and Thomas Arny .

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Review for Test #2 Sunday, Oct 25 3-5 PM

Review for Test #2 Sunday, Oct 25 3-5 PM. Topics: Telescopes The Solar System and its Formation The Earth and our Moon The Terrestrial Planets The Jovian Planets Moons, Rings, Pluto, Comets, Asteroids, Dust, etc. Methods Conceptual Review and Practice Problems Chapters 3 - 8

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Black Holes

Black Holes. Outline. Escape velocity Definition of a black hole Sizes of black holes Effects on space and time Tidal forces Making black holes Evaporation of black holes. Escape Velocity.

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Design of a Space Elevator

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Stability and formation of the fractal

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ASTRONOMY 161 Introduction to Solar System Astronomy

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Geologic History

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Cosmic influences upon the basic reference system for GAIA

Cosmic influences upon the basic reference system for GAIA. Michael Soffel & Sergei Klioner TU Dresden. IAU-2000 Resolution B1.3. Definition of BCRS ( t, x ) with t = x 0 = TCB, spatial coordinates x and metric tensor g .

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Blue Stragglers

Blue Stragglers. Caroline Darin Nico Salzetta Advisors: Aaron Geller, Daryl Haggard. Star Clusters. All stars in a cluster are around the same age Spherical distribution Two types: globular and open clusters. Star Clusters cont. Stellar evolution based solely on initial mass

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C R T-7 b

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Clark R. Chapman Southwest Research Inst. Boulder, Colorado

Implications for Small-Body Binaries from Doublet Craters. Clark R. Chapman Southwest Research Inst. Boulder, Colorado . 1 st Workshop on Binaries in the Solar System Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA 23 August 2007. Purpose of this Talk.

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Black Holes

Black Holes. By: Candace Larsen. What is a Black Hole?. A black hole is a place in space where gravity pulls so much that even light can not get out.

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Rings

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