Astronomy Assignment 6.1 Mass and Density

Please follow the prompt and answer the question accordingly.

Assignment Title: Mass and Density
Lesson 6 – Chapter 7 In Quest of the Universe

Assignment 6.1

Objective:
Quantify the bodies in the Solar System in terms of mass, distance, and density.

Directions:
Follow the instructions for the assignment and turn in your response to the instructor as directed.
Cite using MLA any online references or local sources (newspaper, online journal, reference book, etc.) you have used in your research and your response.

Assignment Instructions:
Using information from the textbook and the internet, research how to calculate the mass and density of celestial bodies.

Explain how to calculate the mass and density of a celestial body. Use a planet in the Solar System to exemplify the process.