Space Rocks: Moons of the Solar System
Raquel Nuno
Planetary Geologist and Stargazer
About Raquel
Raquel Nuno is a Planetary Scientist and PhD candidate in Planetary Geology at UCLA, studying impact craters—the effects of meteors and comets—on the Moon and Mars as part of research to better understand the solar system. A passionate science communicator, Raquel is a frequent blogger for NASA, interviewee on science podcasts StarTalk and Talk Nerdy, and contributor to the YouTube channel Veritasium. When she’s not studying, talking, or teaching the geology of space, you can usually find her looking for cool rocks with her husband and 3 children.
About the class
There are over 200 moons in our solar system, some with oceans, some with volcanoes, and perhaps some with rings and maybe even life. In this class, you’ll visit and explore some of the universe’s most amazing moons, including Io, Titan, Hyperion, and of course Earth’s own. You’ll learn what moons are made of, how they came to orbit their planets, and why most scientists find moons even more fascinating than planets.
This StarCourse is no longer available.
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