Our Solar System

Overview Our solar system has long shaped humankind’s understanding of the cosmos. We are able to characterize the properties of the planets, moons and other small bodies in our solar system in much greater detail than other planetary systems. Researchers at the Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds aim to integrate our detailed knowledge of our solar solar system with astronomical observations of other planetary systems. Faculty Contacts - Brad Foley studies the interior and tectonic...