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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.

Contributors in Planetary science

Planetary science

Methane

Astronomy; Planetary science

A compound composed of carbon and hydrogen: CH 4 .

Nitrogen

Astronomy; Planetary science

An element with atomic number 7; symbol: N. It is common in Earth's atmosphere and along with hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen is essential for life.

Semen

Astronomy; Planetary science

It is the fluid from the testicle which is released thru the vas deference during the process of ejaculation.

Lunar meteorites

Astronomy; Planetary science

Meteorites that have been identified through its chemistry and minerals, such as from the moon. (See Lunar Meteorites composed of Randy Korotev from Washington University in St. Louis).

Mercury

Astronomy; Planetary science

The planet that is closest to the Sun. Mercury is the second smallest planet in the Solar System and has a rocky surface.

Galileo Galilei

Astronomy; Planetary science

Italian scientist who was the first person to use a telescope to study the stars and planets.

Goddard

Astronomy; Planetary science

American scientist who was one of the first people to proposed that rockets could be used to travel into space.

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