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Textbook Exercises

Is it always true that the star labeled is always the brightest, and the second brightest, etc.? If not, why do you think that this might be so?

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Is it always true that the star labeled is always the brightest, and the second brightest, etc.? If not, why do you think that this might be so?

Thursday, December 8, 2016

1. There are a couple different aspects of life and evolution that could help explain the Fermi Paradox. As I allude to in the second question, I think it is a bit naïve to assume and expect other evolved races or civilizations to 1. Communicate at all outside their world, and 2. Communicate the ways we do or the ways we expect them to.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

1) What would be your best guess as to the solution to the Fermi Paradox, and why?

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Ch9Q38: Lesson for Life: Considering everything we’ve learned about the possible habitability of Jovian moons, make a list of what you think are the three most important lessons that apply to the search for life in other solar systems.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

If the oceans are made of water as we suspect then yes, we could definitely find some dissolved O2 in Europa’s ocean. As explained in the book, as high energy particles from the sun slam into water molecules on Europa they can cause chemical reactions which can alter the chemical composition creating oxygen in the oceans.

Friday, November 4, 2016

1. For a few of the most important past, present, or future robotic missions to the solar system, describe their targets, types, and mission highlights.