NFB Space School - Astrogeology - Lesson 1 - Chapter 1 - What Is Astrogeology?
Describes the discipline of Astro-geology, why astronauts study geology, and how Devon Island prepares astronauts for space exploration.
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directorScott Simpson
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producerPaul McNeill
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Host Jeremie Saunders introduces us to Lesson 2.
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How hydrothermal activity in impact craters can lead to the genesis of life.
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Describes an impact event through its various stages using Devon Island as a point of reference.
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The effects of impacts on the Earth over time.
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Classification of rocks and minerals.
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Host Jeremie Saunders introduces us to Astro-Geology (Lesson 1).
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Describes Canadian contribution in the past and present, impact craters in Canada and how they provide training opportunities for astronauts.
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Methods and procedures used to study rocks in the field.
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Layers of the Earth. Describes the structure (layers) of the Earth and how impact craters allow us to study this.
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![NFB Space School - Astrogeology - Lesson 4 - Chapter 3 - Comparing Earth to Other Planets]()
Comparing Earth to Other Planets. Comparing the surface conditions of Earth to the moon, Mars and Venus.
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Definitions and comparisons between asteroids, meteors and comets.
