ASTM001 The Solar System

Incomplete notes:

• Course objectives
• Syllabus
• Topics and sections in 'Solar System Dynamics' (Murray and Dermott)
• Solar Nebula and Planet Formation
• Tidal Forces
• Lecture 3: 2-Body Problem
• Lecture 4: 2-Body cont.
• Lecture 3 - Derivation
• Lecture 5: 3-Body Problem
• Lecture 6: 3-Body Prob cont.
• Derivation for U - Lecture 6
• Lecture 7 - Tides
• Gradient of potential - Lecture 7 derivation
• Max. Libration energy - Lecture 8 Derivation
• Lecture 8a - Disturbing Function Part 1 | Part 2.Doc
• Lagrange equations
• Lecture 9a - Secular Perturbations Part 1 | Part 2
• Lecture 10a - Resonant Perturbations Part 1 | Part 2.doc
• Lecture 11 - Choatic orbits and long-term evolution
• 12 Planetary rings Part A | Part B

Solar System Dynamics: