Planetary science

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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The geologic history of Earth's Moon has been divided into five broad time periods, or systems. From oldest to youngest, these are pre-Nectarian, Nectarian, Imbrian, Eratosthenian, and Copernican. ...

Hesperian Epoch

Astronomy; Planetary science

The geologic history of Mars has been divided into three broad time periods, or Epochs. From oldest to youngest, these are Noachian, Hesperian, and Amazonian (named after places on Mars). These ...

Hadley-Appenine

Astronomy; Planetary science

Landing site of Apollo 15 on the Moon on July 31, 1971.

Fischer-Tropsch reaction

Astronomy; Planetary science

Production of organic molecules by the addition of hydrogen to carbon monoxide aided by a suitable catalyst.

Fra Mauro

Astronomy; Planetary science

Landing site of Apollo 14 on the Moon on February 5, 1971.

weathering

Astronomy; Planetary science

The mechanical breakdown and chemical alteration of rocks and minerals at Earth's surface during exposure to air, moisture, and organic matter.

nakhlites

Astronomy; Planetary science

One of the three types of meteorites from Mars (the SNC meteorites). Nakhlites are cumulate igneous rocks characterized by a high abundance of pyroxene and lesser amounts of olivine. This type is ...