Solar System Astronomy

  1. Comparative Planetology
    1. Terrestrial Planet Comparison
      1. Size and Mass Relationships
        1. Atmospheric Differences
          1. Surface Process Variations
            1. Magnetic Field Presence
            2. Giant Planet Characteristics
              1. Formation Mechanisms
                1. Internal Structure Differences
                  1. Atmospheric Compositions
                    1. Moon System Variations
                    2. Planetary Atmospheres
                      1. Atmospheric Retention
                        1. Greenhouse Effect Variations
                          1. Weather Pattern Differences
                            1. Atmospheric Escape
                            2. Surface Processes
                              1. Impact Cratering
                                1. Volcanism
                                  1. Tectonics
                                    1. Erosion and Weathering
                                    2. Magnetospheres
                                      1. Field Generation Mechanisms
                                        1. Interaction with Solar Wind
                                          1. Radiation Belt Formation
                                            1. Auroral Phenomena

                                          Previous

                                          9. Solar System Formation and Evolution

                                          Go to top

                                          Next

                                          11. Habitability and Astrobiology