This is a tale of three mountain measures: elevation, prominence, and jut. Let us journey back in time to ancient Greece, where the brilliant minds of the day pondered a question that had inspired adventurers for centuries: "how high is this mountain?" And so, they invented elevation, allowing them to measure the height of these majestic peaks. Fast forward a few centuries to the early 20th century, and we find ourselves in the midst of an exploration boom. But as explorers ventured into uncharted territories, they encountered a new challenge: "is this a mountain?" And so, the measure of prominence was born, allowing us to distinguish true mountains from mere hills. But the story doesn't end there. In the year 2021, a new measure was born - jut. Now, we could answer the question that had always lingered in the back of our minds: "how impressive is this mountain?" With jut, we can finally quantify the awe-inspiring beauty and magnificence of these towering giants, not only on Earth, but even on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Learn about why erosion is like the hand of a sculptor, turning flat mountaintops into razor edges and spires. Learn about mountains on Earth and other planets that dwarf Everest in size. And learn about why there is no right way to measure a mountain, and no wrong way either.

On Earth, the height of mountains and other physical features is represented by elevation, or distance above sea level. But what about a physical feature on a planet without a sea level—how should you represent its height? Last summer, I tackled this problem and invented a solution—designed to be physically meaningful, conceptually intuitive, and universally applicable to any planetary body. This new approach is currently known to less than 100 people in the world, so by taking this course, you will be embarking on the forefront of scientific research. Get ready to travel to many fascinating places, including a volcano on Earth taller than Mt. Everest, the Apollo 15 Moon landing site, and a Martian valley five times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Along the way, you will find yourself learning more about creative problem-solving, mathematical modeling, and scientific principles of measurement.

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