Select one of the discussion topics from the following options. Your topic should be addressed in sufficient detail to fully describe the properties of the concepts involved and should be at least three paragraphs with four (4) to five (5) sentences each. The posting should be in your own words with a minimal use of quotes. Please restate your chosen topic at the top of your response so that it is clear which question you are addressing. You must respond to at least three (3) other postings. To the extent possible based on the other class postings, your responses must address a topic different from your original posting:
Describe the major properties of the terrestrial planets addressing their composition, relative size, atmospheres, location within the solar system, and satellites, and any unique characteristics. View Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
Describe the major properties of the Jovian planets addressing their composition, size, atmospheres, location within the solar system, satellites, and why they are so different from the terrestrials in both size and chemical composition, and any unique characteristics. Read this article in Universe Today about the Jovians.
Discuss the major moons of the Jovian planets addressing size, chemical composition, orbital characteristics, and any unique characteristics. View The Moons of Jupiter.
Compare and contrast Jupiter and its major satellites with the solar system as a whole.
