PTYS 516 Asteroids, Comets and Kuiper Belt Objects

This is an introduction to the "minor planets," the asteroids, comets and Kuiper Belt objects. The focus will be on origin and evolution (including current evolution), as well as techniques of study. It will include an evening at the telescope of an asteroid search program. Graduate-level requirement includes some original work or calculations in the paper/project submitted and to research one of the primary topics and lead the class discussion of it. May be co-convened with PTYS 416.

Course Level Other
PTYS Graduate Elective
Course Credits
3
Course Type
Graduate
Semester Section Number Instructor(s) Day/Time Location Resources
Spring 2025 001 Dani Mendoza DellaGiustina Tuesday, Thursday 2:00-3:15p.m. Kuiper 312 D2L