Jupiter and Saturn are the largest planets in the Solar System,
and the prototype of the Jovian Gas Giant planets. This lecture
focusses on the planets themselves, looking at their composition,
atmospheres, and internal structures. We will leave discussion
of their fascinating systems of rings and moons for next week.
Recorded 2006 Nov 15 in 100 Stillman ... Show More
Sep 2006
Lecture 2: Astronomical Numbers
Before we can begin our exploration of astronomy, we need to develop a
common language for notating large numbers, and introduce the basic
units of length, mass, and time that we will use throughout the quarter.
We will first re-introduce the basic metric system, explaining how t ... Show More
43m 29s
Sep 2006
Lecture 3: The Starry Night
What are the constellations, and how have they be named and used by many
different cultures throughout human history? We will review the most
basic feature of the night sky, the 6000 visible stars sprinkled about
the sky, and introduce the idea of constellations, reviewing their
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35m 7s
Jan 2018
Season 1, Episode 7: Jupiter with Jared Epsley
As large as 1,000 Earths, Jupiter is the heavy hitter of the solar system. Even its Great Red Spot is larger than Earth, yet it’s shrinking! In this episode of Gravity Assist, Planetary Science Director Jim Green talks with Jared Espley of NASA’s Juno mission.
21m 32s
Apr 2022
From the Vault: Jupiter the Destroyer, Part 1
Did the planet Jupiter, like a reckless god, wreak havoc on a young solar system? Join Robert and Joe and they consider the red planet’s destructive powers on Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (originally published 3/23/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
54m 11s
