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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 |
