What is planetary science?

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Sant  Kumar
9 years ago
Planetary science is the scientific study of planets (including Earth), moons, and planetary systems (in particular those of the Solar System) and the processes that form them. It studies objects ranging in size from micrometeoroids to gas giants, aiming to determine their composition, dynamics, for

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Planetary science is the scientific study of planets and their planetary systems which includes moons, ring systems, gas clouds, and magnetospheres. It involves understanding how planetary systems formed, how these systems work and how all their components interact.

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Planetary science or planetology is the scientific study of planets including Earth, moons, and planetary systems in particular those of the Solar System and other galaxy forms and the processes that form them. It studies objects ranging in size from micro meteoroids to gas giants, aiming to determi

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