Series: Astronomy Colloquium
Date: Wednesday 15-Sep-2021
Time: 16:05-17:00 (4:05-5:00 pm)
Location: ATL 2400
Speaker: Dr. Bill McDonough (UMD)
Title: Why does Mercury have such a big iron core? Magnetism!
Terrestrial planet compositions follow a simple model of the magnetic field strength in the protoplanetary disk. Decreasing magnetic field strength outward from the Sun, leads to decreasing core size of the terrestrial planets with radial distance.
Colloquia for the Fall 2020 semester will be held on zoom. Contact Dr. Leslie Sage for details.
Colloquium Organizer:
Dr. Leslie Sage
Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.
