Planetary science

Planetary science

The scientific study of planets including Earth, moons, and planetary systems of the Solar System in particular and the processes that form them.

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Transient crater

Astronomy; Planetary science

The initial crater excavated in the target rock during the first stage of an impact-cratering event.

Thermocouple

Astronomy; Planetary science

A sensor for measuring temperature. It consists of two dissimilar metals, joined together at one end, which produce a small voltage proportional to the temperature.

Astrobiology

Astronomy; Planetary science

Study of the origin, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe. These are interdisciplinary studies involving astronomers, astrophysicists, biologists, chemists, geneticists, geologists, ...

Soil

Astronomy; Planetary science

The upper layers of sediment on Earth that support plant growth.

Mesosiderite

Astronomy; Planetary science

A class of stony-iron meteorites consisting of metal and fragments of igneous rocks. These meteorites formed as breccias, but most have been recrystallized during metamorphism.

Kilometer-sized "dirty snowball" composed of dust (refractory material) and primarily water-ice which gives rise to all of the features observers associate with comets. As the nucleus approaches the ...