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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Pasadena, California
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J.K.B.C participated in the conception of the project, solved and analyzed the crystal structures, prepared the data, and participated in the writing of the manuscript.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………... iii
Abstract ………………………………………………………………………iv
Published Content and Contributions…………………………………….........v
Table of Contents……………………………………………………………. vi
List of Illustrations and/or Tables……………………………………………vii
Nomenclature……………………………………………………………….viii
Chapter I: Case Study 1
Statement of Problem 3
Purpose of Study 3
Description of Terms 5
Chapter II: Conceptual Framework 12
Physiology of Problem 13
Sociology of Problem 21
Chapter III: Methodology 40
Selection of Celestial Bodies 41
Selection of Subjects 43
Collection of Data 50
Analysis of Data 57
Chapter IV: Findings and Discussion 60
Description of Findings 63
Summary 71
Bibliography 75
Appendix A: Questionnaire 77
Appendix B: Consent Form 78
Appendix C: Data Figures 79
Pocket Material: Map of Case Study Solar Systems
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List of ILLUSTRATIONS and/or tables
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1. Mercury 12
2. Venus 13
3. Earth 14
4. Mars 16
5. The Asteroid Belt 17
6. Land Forms 18
7. Site Topography 21
8. Views 24
9. Functional Relationships 28
10. Spatial Magnitudes 36
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nomenclature
Asteroid. A very small planet ranging from 1,000 km to less than one km in diameter. Asteroids are found commonly around other larger planets.
Atmosphere. The gaseous mass that surrounds any planet, including Earth.
Density. The number (as of particles) per unit of measure.
Galaxy. A system of stars independent from all other systems.
Moon. The natural satellite of any planet.
Orbit. The path taken by a satellite around a celestial body.
Planet. A large, nonluminous mass, usually with its own moons, which revolves around a star. Planets are found everywhere in the galaxy.
Solar. Having to do with the sun.
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The Solar System
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bibliography
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Doe, John B. Conceptual Planning: A Guide to a Better Planet, 3d ed. Reading, MA: SmithJones, 1996.
Jones, Mary. Life and Visual Perception. City: University Press, 1998.
Smith, Chris. Theory and the Art of Communications Design. State of the University Press, 1997.
Doe, John B. Conceptual Planning: A Guide to a Better Planet, 3d ed. Reading, MA: SmithJones, 1996.
Jones, Mary. Life and Visual Perception. City: University Press, 1998.
Smith, Chris. Theory and the Art of Communications Design. State of the University Press, 1997.
Doe, John B. Conceptual Planning: A Guide to a Better Planet, 3d ed. Reading, MA: SmithJones, 1996.
Jones, Mary. Life and Visual Perception. City: University Press, 1998.
Smith, Chris. Theory and the Art of Communications Design. State of the University Press, 1997.
Smith, Chris. Theory and the Art of Communications Design. State of the University Press, 1997.
Doe, John B. Conceptual Planning: A Guide to a Better Planet, 3d ed. Reading, MA: SmithJones, 1996.
Jones, Mary. Life and Visual Perception. City: University Press, 1998.
Smith, Chris. Theory and the Art of Communications Design. State of the University Press, 1997.
Doe, John B. Conceptual Planning: A Guide to a Better Planet, 3d ed. Reading, MA: SmithJones, 1996.
Jones, Mary. Life and Visual Perception. City: University Press, 1998.
Smith, Chris. Theory and the Art of Communications Design. State of the University Press, 1997.
Doe, John B. Conceptual Planning: A Guide to a Better Planet, 3d ed. Reading, MA: SmithJones, 1996.
Jones, Mary. Life and Visual Perception. City: University Press, 1998.
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Index
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A
Aristotle, 3
F
From a Galaxy, 2
G
Geocentric theory, 2
H
Heliocentric theory, 3
M
Mariner space mission, 2
Mercury, 3
Milky Way, 2
O
Orbit
Mercury, 3
P
Planets and Moons, 2
R
Rotation
Mercury, 3
S
Solar system
creation, 2
geocentric theory, 2
heliocentric theory, 3
Mariner mission, 2
Voyager mission, 2
T
The Solar System, 2
V
Voyager space mission, 2
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