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Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………...iiiAbstract ………………………………………………………………………ivPublished Content and Contributions…………………………………….........vTable of Contents……………………………………………………………. viList of Illustrations and/or Tables……………………………………………viiNomenclature……………………………………………………………….viiiChapter I: Case Study.......................................................................................1

Statement of Problem.................................................................................3Purpose of Study........................................................................................3Description of Terms..................................................................................5

Chapter II: Conceptual Framework................................................................12Physiology of Problem.............................................................................13Sociology of Problem...............................................................................21

Chapter III: Methodology...............................................................................40Selection of Celestial Bodies....................................................................41Selection of Subjects................................................................................43Collection of Data.....................................................................................50Analysis of Data.......................................................................................57

Chapter IV: Findings and Discussion.............................................................60Description of Findings............................................................................63Summary..................................................................................................71

Bibliography...................................................................................................75Appendix A: Questionnaire............................................................................77Appendix B: Consent Form............................................................................78Appendix C: Data Figures..............................................................................79Pocket Material: Map of Case Study Solar Systems

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Number Page1. 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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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

AAristotle, 3

FFrom a Galaxy, 2

GGeocentric theory, 2

HHeliocentric theory, 3

MMariner space mission, 2Mercury, 3Milky Way, 2

OOrbitMercury, 3

PPlanets and Moons, 2

RRotation

Mercury, 3

SSolar system

creation, 2geocentric theory, 2heliocentric theory, 3Mariner mission, 2Voyager mission, 2

TThe Solar System, 2

VVoyager space mission,

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