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Moore, E. Neal – American Journal of Physics, 1975
Describes a course, without laboratory, using rudimentary algebra and covering such topics as gravitation, orbital mechanics, atomic structure, geomagnetism, electromagnetic spectrum, theory of relativity, extraterrestrial life, and interstellar travel. (GH)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, College Science, Course Descriptions
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Greenberg, Richard; Davis, Donald R. – American Journal of Physics, 1978
Describes a dynamical system which is stable at potential maxima. The maxima, called L-4 and L-5, are stable locations of the restricted three-body problem. Energy loss from the system will tend to drive it away from stability. (GA)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, College Science, Force
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Tomley, Leslie J. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Presents a theory concerning the orbital spacing of patterns in the solar system. The orbital distributions of the planets and major satellite systems are fitted with a Bode-type form. Accordingly, the Saturnian system requires vacant orbitals if the best fit is to have an accuracy comparable to that of other systems. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education
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Holbrow, C. H. – American Journal of Physics, 1981
Describes a course using the prospect of living in space for motivating students to learn basic physics as well as differences between pure science and technology. Includes course content and a sample final examination. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions