Earth Science - A Tour of the Solar System

Embark on a comprehensive 40-minute journey through our cosmic neighborhood in this lecture from Spahn's Science Lectures. Explore the diverse worlds of the solar system, from the rocky terrestrial planets to the gas giants of the outer reaches. Delve into planetary interiors, atmospheres, and geological activity. Compare the unique characteristics of each planet, including their size, age, and magnetic fields. Examine the Sun's role as the center of our system, and investigate the fascinating features of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Conclude with an introduction to dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris, gaining a thorough understanding of the celestial bodies that share our corner of the universe.

Intro
THE SOLAR SYSTEM
THE TERRESTRIAL PLANETS
THE JOVIAN PLANETS
THE PLANETS COMPARED
TERRESTRIAL INTERIORS
JOVIAN INTERIORS
PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES
SIZE AND GEOLOGICAL ACTIVITY
CRATERS AND AGE
MAGNETIC FIELDS
THE SUN
MERCURY
VENUS
MARS
JUPITER
SATURN
URANUS
NEPTUNE
DWARF PLANETS: PLUTO, ERIS, AND MORE