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| − | '''Planetary science''' (rarely ''planetology'') is the scientific [[study]] of [[planets]] (including [[Earth]]), [[moons]], and planetary systems, in particular those of the [[Solar System]] and the processes that form them. It studies objects ranging in size from [ | + | '''Planetary science''' (rarely ''planetology'') is the scientific [[study]] of [[planets]] (including [[Earth]]), [[moons]], and planetary systems, in particular those of the [[Solar System]] and the processes that form them. It studies objects ranging in size from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micrometeoroid micrometeoroids] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_giant gas giants], aiming to determine their composition, dynamics, formation, interrelations and [[history]]. It is a strongly interdisciplinary field, originally growing from [[astronomy]] and [[earth science]], but which now incorporates many disciplines, including planetary astronomy, planetary geology (together with geochemistry and geophysics), atmospheric science, oceanography, hydrology, theoretical planetary science, glaciology, and the study of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extrasolar_planets extrasolar planets]. Allied disciplines include space [[physics]], when concerned with the effects of the [[Sun]] on the bodies of the Solar System, and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrobiology astrobiology]. |
| − | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Planetary Science''''', follow [ | + | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Planetary Science''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Planetary_Science '''''this link'''''].</center> |
| − | There are interrelated observational and theoretical branches of planetary science. Observational [[research]] can involve a combination of [[space]] [[exploration]], predominantly with robotic spacecraft missions using [ | + | There are interrelated observational and theoretical branches of planetary science. Observational [[research]] can involve a combination of [[space]] [[exploration]], predominantly with robotic spacecraft missions using [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_sensing remote sensing], and comparative, [[experimental]] work in Earth-based [[laboratories]]. The theoretical component involves considerable computer [[simulation]] and [[mathematical modelling]]. |
| − | Planetary scientists are generally located in the [[astronomy]] and [[physics]] or earth sciences departments of universities or [[research]] centres, though there are several purely planetary science institutes worldwide. There are several major conferences each year, and a wide range of peer-reviewed journals.[ | + | Planetary scientists are generally located in the [[astronomy]] and [[physics]] or earth sciences departments of universities or [[research]] centres, though there are several purely planetary science institutes worldwide. There are several major conferences each year, and a wide range of peer-reviewed journals.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_science] |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*'''''[[Earth Science]]''''' | *'''''[[Earth Science]]''''' | ||
[[Category: Physics]] | [[Category: Physics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:34, 13 December 2020
Planetary science (rarely planetology) is the scientific study of planets (including Earth), moons, and planetary systems, in particular those of the Solar System and the processes that form them. It studies objects ranging in size from micrometeoroids to gas giants, aiming to determine their composition, dynamics, formation, interrelations and history. It is a strongly interdisciplinary field, originally growing from astronomy and earth science, but which now incorporates many disciplines, including planetary astronomy, planetary geology (together with geochemistry and geophysics), atmospheric science, oceanography, hydrology, theoretical planetary science, glaciology, and the study of extrasolar planets. Allied disciplines include space physics, when concerned with the effects of the Sun on the bodies of the Solar System, and astrobiology.
There are interrelated observational and theoretical branches of planetary science. Observational research can involve a combination of space exploration, predominantly with robotic spacecraft missions using remote sensing, and comparative, experimental work in Earth-based laboratories. The theoretical component involves considerable computer simulation and mathematical modelling.
Planetary scientists are generally located in the astronomy and physics or earth sciences departments of universities or research centres, though there are several purely planetary science institutes worldwide. There are several major conferences each year, and a wide range of peer-reviewed journals.[1]
