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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.
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Planetary science
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.
