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Overview
There are lots of moons in our Solar System. The Earth is the only planet with just a single moon. Some are bigger than ours. Many are much smaller. Some moons have ongoing volcanic eruptions. Others have rivers of liquid methane. A small handful may even be home to primitive life.
Key facts:
This Moons at The Open University by FutureLearn will allow you to explore the rich diversity of moons in our Solar System. With experts from The Open University, you’ll explore the fundamental processes that have shaped them, and the relationship between our Moon and the Earth.The course was produced with the kind support of Dangoor Education.Programme Structure
Topics:
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?
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences View 23 other Short Courses in Natural Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
Tuition Fee
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