Moons

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