#planetarygeology — Public Fediverse posts

ESA - Mars Research Rocket [playmobil]
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https://www.playmobil.com/en-us/esa%3A-mars-research-rocket/72011.html <-- shared link to product
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[this post should not be seen as an endorsement of a particular product]
Now I have to raid my nephews toy $$$$! 😉 😊
I am thinking you had a hand in this licensing @mark Drinkwater – kudos!
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“Developed in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA), PLAYMOBIL brings the excitement of space exploration straight into children’s rooms! Two astronauts have landed safely on the Red Planet with their research rocket – ready to collect soil samples and bring them back to Earth! The rocket features a modular design: it can be extended or shortened, depending on the mission, and docks onto a mobile landing platform that serves as a base station on Mars. Movable crane arms help collect the soil samples and securely store them inside the rocket – either in the front storage compartment or in the rocket-shaped nose cone, ready for launch. The rocket includes seats for both astronauts. Prepare for liftoff – the next PLAYMOBIL research mission is about to begin!..”
#ScienceIsFun #fridayfun #mars #exploration #space #solarsystem #planet #redplanet #ESA #research #sampling #soil #rocket #spacecraft #lander #planetarygeology #astrogeology #SpaceFriday #MarsMission #STEMToys #STEM #educational #K12#FutureExplorers #SpacePlaytime #FridayLearning #STEMFriday #EduPlay #LearnThroughPlay #FutureScientists
#playmobil | #EuropeanSpaceAgency | #ESA

K-U ratio (Volcanology 🌋)

The K/U Ratio is the ratio of a slightly volatile element, potassium, to a highly refractory element, uranium. It is a useful way to measure the presence of volatile elements on planetary surfaces. The K/U ratio helps explain the evolution of the planetary system and the origin of Earth's Moon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-U_ratio

#KURatio #Origins #Petrology #Volcanology #Astrobiology #PlanetaryGeology

Refractory (planetary science) (Volcanology 🌋)

In planetary science, any material that has a relatively high equilibrium condensation temperature is called refractory. The opposite of refractory is volatile. The refractory group includes elements and compounds like metals and silicates which make up the bulk of the mass of the terrestrial planets and ast...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refractory_(planetary_science)

#Refractory #Origins #Petrology #Volcanology #Astrobiology #PlanetaryGeology