Notes
Outline
The Earth as a Planet
How to find the basic parameters?
Why is the Earth still hot?
Structure of the Earth’s Interior
Motions of the Earth’s crust
The Earth’s Atmosphere
The Greenhouse Effect
Carbon Dioxide is a critical factor
Carbon Dioxide is Increasing due to Humans
The Ozone Hole is Different (and less critical)
The Origin and History of the Moon
Craters on the Moon
Getting Ages from Half-lives
The Origin of the Moon – A Stupendous Impact
Tides
Why Tides Happen
Phases of the Moon
Where to find the Moon in the Sky
Phase Movie
Lunar Eclipses
Solar Eclipses
ShadowDance
Astro Quiz
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