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Trip to Mars
- MarsTrip.pdf - 139 kB
Title | Trip to Mars |
Description | In this lab you will learn about something called a Hohmann transfer orbit, which is the least energy way to get from one planet to another. Lab uses several web applets: Chris Mihos's "Trip to Mars" (and supporting JavaLab website); PhET's "My Solar System;" and Chris Dolan's "Astronautics." |
Subject | Astronomy |
Level | Undergrad - Intro |
Type | Lab |
Duration | 90 minutes |
Answers Included | No |
Language | English |
Keywords | astronautics, gravity, orbits, solar system |
Simulation(s) | My Solar System |
Author(s) | Elizabeth Praton |
Contact Email | epraton@fandm.edu |
School / Organization | Franklin and Marshall College |
Date submitted | 4/11/08 |
Date updated | 4/11/08 |