Category: Astronomy

Write/Present a news article covering a currently operating planetary space mission (e.g., a Mars rover such as Curiosity or Perseverance). DO NOT DO THE JUNO MISSION! Give some background information (history) but focus on major discoveries and recent developments. The paper must be at least 750-1000 words (excluding the title and reference pages). If you… Continue reading Write/Present a news article covering a currently operating planetary space miss

In this project, you will analyze a recent mission into the solar system. You will discuss its research, its notable accomplishments, and comment on the importance of the work. Choose a news article or press release on a recent discovery in planetary science from a mission into the solar system (eg, orbiter, lander, rover, possibly… Continue reading In this project, you will analyze a recent mission into the solar system. You wi

You will need to write a persuasive letter to congress for funding of an astereoid deflection program. You will need to use the sources I’ve provided in the attatchment, Astronomy Semester Project Sources. If you are unable to access any of my provided sources you will have to use your own credible source to replace… Continue reading You will need to write a persuasive letter to congress for funding of an astereo

The notion of colonizing Mars is fascinating on a number of levels. Yet, this stirs a number of questions. The primary being, why? Often, the suggested reasoning within both the scientific community and media for colonizing Mars, is need driven by humans making Earth uninhabitable. Individuals are not inherently responsible for the sum result of… Continue reading The notion of colonizing Mars is fascinating on a number of levels. Yet, this st

Hello everyone, I believe that the colonization of Mars is currently an impractical idea due to the challenges of travelling to the Red Planet safely. I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone when I say that Earth is currently suffering from severe problems that are proving to be very detrimental as time marches forward:… Continue reading Hello everyone,
I believe that the colonization of Mars is currently an impracti

The notion of colonizing Mars is fascinating on a number of levels. Yet, this stirs a number of questions. The primary being, why? Often, the suggested reasoning within both the scientific community and media for colonizing Mars, is need driven by humans making Earth uninhabitable. Individuals are not inherently responsible for the sum result of… Continue reading The notion of colonizing Mars is fascinating on a number of levels. Yet, this st

Overview Observation of the Moon over a period of two weeks reveals a considerable amount of information about lunar cycles and the phases of the Moon. Writing a formal paper adds information about motions on the celestial sphere, lunar missions that we have sent to the moon along with what has been discovered. Prerequisites: Complete… Continue reading Overview
Observation of the Moon over a period of two weeks reveals a considerab

Introduction (250-300 words) (10 marks) Begin by just stating very simple facts – all the details will come in later in the report. • You’ll want to provide some introductory facts that will convince the reader that your subject is worth discussion. You should include: o Where/what is Mars? o Why are we investigating life… Continue reading Introduction (250-300 words) (10 marks)
Begin by just stating very simple facts

This paper needs to be 20 pages at minumum using APA format with a title page, abstract, and bibliography. Use of figures is ok but needs to be used sparingly and must serve a purpose. The required amount of sources will need to be at least 8, however more can be used if necessary. Five… Continue reading This paper needs to be 20 pages at minumum using APA format with a title page, a

This presentation will need to talk about the heliosphere surrounding the solar system and how it protects from galactic cosmic rays. This will lead up to explaining the difficulties of humans traveling through the solar system and what they must overcome in order to travel safely. Lastly, it should talk about the possibility of humans… Continue reading This presentation will need to talk about the heliosphere surrounding the solar