Planetary Geology Courses and Certifications

Life on Mars

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Discover our neighbouring planet, Mars, and delve into the missions and mysteries surrounding life on the planet.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Planets

Explore planetary science, examining planetary attributes and systems while uncovering the impact of space missions on our understanding of the cosmos.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 27th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

What Can Experimental Petrology Tell Us About Martian Rocks?

Explore Martian geology through experimental petrology, analyzing rover data and meteorites to uncover Mars' geological history and water presence.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Paterae- Io’s Most Common Volcanic Feature- Surprisingly Different Than Earth Volcanism - GEO GIRL

Explore Io's unique volcanic features, paterae, and their formation, distribution, and composition. Learn about the differences between Io's volcanism and Earth's, and current hypotheses on lava lakes.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Io's Lava Composition and Potential for a Magma Ocean - GEO GIRL

Explore Io's volcanic activity, lava composition, and potential magma ocean. Discover how surface analysis provides insights into the moon's interior structure and formation history.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Is Europa Geologically Active? - Europa's Surface Features & Geology - Astrobiology

Explore Europa's geology, surface features, and potential for life. Discover evidence of geologic activity and its implications for the icy moon's subsurface ocean and habitability.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

Glacial Mars and Its Morphological Mysteries

Explore Mars' glacial landscapes, recent ice history, and morphological mysteries. Dr. Frances Butcher discusses glaciation, meltwater, and intriguing features like eskers and inverted channels on the Red Planet.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Enceladus: Oasis or Ice Ball? - Exploring Saturn's Enigmatic Moon

Explore Enceladus's intriguing features, from its size and chemistry to its unique terrains and geysers, drawing parallels with Earth's geothermal phenomena like Old Faithful.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

New Observations of Europa from the Hubble Space Telescope

Explore groundbreaking Hubble observations of Europa, revealing unexpected insights into its icy shell and subsurface ocean, challenging previous understanding of Jupiter's intriguing moon.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Dawn Mission Findings from Mapping Vesta - AGU Fall Meeting 2012

Explore Dawn mission's comprehensive mapping of Vesta, including impact basin morphologies, surface mineralogy, and large-scale troughs. Gain insights into asteroid differentiation and comparative planetology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Mars Rover Opportunity's Investigations at Endeavour Crater

Explore Mars rover Opportunity's latest findings at Endeavour Crater, including unusual textures and potential clay minerals, with updates on ongoing investigations and future plans.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Mars Rover Curiosity's Investigations in Gale Crater

Discover the latest findings from NASA's Curiosity rover mission on Mars, including composition analysis and environmental observations in Gale Crater, presented by leading scientists.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Opportunity Rover's Journey to Endeavour Crater on Mars - Orbital Observations Reveal New Insights

Explore Mars with Opportunity rover as it heads to Endeavour Crater, guided by orbital observations revealing clay minerals and potential new discoveries in this ancient Martian landscape.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Latest Science Results from NASA's Juno Mission to Jupiter

Explore the latest findings from NASA's Juno mission, including detailed observations of Jupiter's moons Ganymede and Europa, and new insights into the gas giant itself. Featuring captivating imagery and expert analysis.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Mars 2020 Mission: Jezero Crater Landing Site and Sample Return Plans

Explore Jezero Crater, the Mars 2020 mission landing site, and its potential for uncovering evidence of past microbial life. Learn about the crater's geological history and its significance in understanding Martian evolution.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video