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About the Course

Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand the latest from Mars, comprehend the outer solar system, ponder planets outside our solar system, and search for habitability in our neighborhood and beyond. This course is generally taught at an advanced level assuming a prior knowledge of undergraduate math and physics, but the majority of the concepts and lectures can be understood without these prerequisites. The quizzes and final exam are designed to make you think critically about the material you have learned rather than to simply make you memorize facts. The class is expected to be challenging but rewarding....

Top reviews

CE

Mar 3, 2020

Learning facilitated by good lecturing, well prepared lectures and excellent quizzes.

Lecturer Mike Brown, enthusiastic about his subject, generous in sharing his knowledge, humorous, and honest.

PK

May 24, 2019

The lectures are engaging and replete with thought provoking material. Professor Brown's in depth knowledge of the field and his passion for planetary science aroused an everlasting curiosity.

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By Marcos S G

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Apr 13, 2016

Fantastic teacher, amazingly well-prepared contents. It's incredible that they are doing this for free.

By Abdallah A

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Jan 9, 2021

Incredible course, very informative and fun, Prof. Mike Brown and all the guest lecturers are amazing.

By Damien S

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Jun 19, 2017

Mike Brown is an excellent and funny lecturer, and I learned something interesting from every lecture.

By Jackie K

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Oct 13, 2019

Interesting enough that you'll forgo whatever you're watching on Netflix and finish in about 2 weeks.

By Charles B

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Apr 4, 2022

The course has been challenging. I had to use discipline to follow and complete the assignments.

By Ahmed O A

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May 31, 2016

The hardest and the most amazing course i have ever taken.

Thank you Prof.Mike for this chance :)

By michael p

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Jul 26, 2021

Excellent course but the tests are challenging for someone who( like me) has a weak background.

By Michael L

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Nov 28, 2020

Challenging, informative and led by an engaging Professor who is clearly excited by the topic.

By miguel a g a

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Aug 16, 2017

I great great course, full of new data and theories. Thabks the team for their thorough work.

By Tracy M

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Aug 11, 2020

I really enjoyed doing this course.I learned a lot.I would recommend this course to others!!

By shakib C

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Mar 15, 2018

This course is really outstanding. Thank you, Professor Mike. I'm pleased to learn from you.

By Alejandro D

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Mar 4, 2018

Awesome! Highly recommended to anyone interested in astronomy. Thank you Prof. @plutokiller!

By Rima A

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Aug 4, 2020

This class is awesome ! even for someone who previously never learn about planetary science

By Andrew C

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May 5, 2018

Really excellent material from a leading expert in the field. I really enjoyed this course!

By Sebastián S P

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Mar 18, 2018

Amazing! I've enjoyed very much the course and Mike's explanations. He is a great teacher!

By Hugh G

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Dec 11, 2020

Very enjoyable -- learned a lot -- a real privilege to learn from a leader in the field.

By Vivien S

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Sep 8, 2020

Extremely good professor!! I learned so much! It was a pleasure to complete this course!

By midgic e

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Jul 2, 2016

This is a fantastic course. Professor Brown does an amazing job presenting the material.

By Vincenzo C

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Mar 9, 2021

The best course with the best teacher. Excellent Education. Thank you so much Coursera

By Ricardo d L

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Aug 5, 2019

Very clear and complete course even for beginners with no background. Dr Brown rocks!

By Bridget K

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Sep 3, 2017

This has been my favuorite course so far! Really interesting and totally challenging.

By josé m

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Sep 7, 2021

Acquisition of basic and necessary knowledge for any lover of astronomy. Thank you.

By Maliha

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Sep 3, 2020

This course was really exciting, it was very helpful in exploring our solar system.

By Mauro G

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Apr 30, 2017

Thanks to the instructor I enjoyed this course a lot. Waiting to the next one, ciao

By Peter O

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Jul 15, 2019

The course was so good, that I forgive Mike Brown for killing my favorite planet.