Moons
Explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special and ask whether we send humans to our Moon again.
Who is the course for?
An interest in learning about the moons of our Solar System and the methods used to understand them. Prior knowledge of astronomy is not expected.
What topics will you cover?
What are moons?
Moons and what they are made of
craters and cratering
Volcanism on moons, Europa, small moons
Our Moon and how it has been explored
What we have learned from the Moon
Water on the Moon, and the future of lunar exploration
Exploring other moons:
Moons and the future
how many of them host life?
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Develop an awareness of the nature and diversity of moons in our Solar System, and their significance
Explain and understand the general nature of moons’ orbits and the effects of tides
Describe some of the possible origins of moons
Describe the compositions and nature of the surfaces and interiors of moons
Calculate and understand how impact craters are formed and recognise their significance for dating surfaces
Describe the nature and history of volcanic activity on several moons
