Planetary System

Name: Planetary System
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ISBN: 9780805387346

ISBN-10: 080538734X

ISBN-13: 9780805387346

Edition: 3rd 2003 (Revised)

Authors: David Morrison, Tobias C. Owen

List price: $125.00

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Co-authors Morrison and Owen are leading researchers in planetary astronomy today, and this book reflects their expertise and excitement for the subject. Drawing on recent findings, this authoritative, up-to-date book gives a straightforward account of our solar system. Written in an informal style with minimal use of mathematics, this book is ideal for beginning non-science readers. Since publication of the previous edition ofThe Planetary System , the pace of planetary exploration and new discoveries has accelerated. Also, the new multidisciplinary field of astrobiology has emerged and now provides a fruitful perspective for the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life…

Book details

List price: $125.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/17/2002
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 570
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English




Finding Our Place in Space



The Sun: An Ordinary Star



Getting to Know Our Neighbors



Meteorites: Remnants of Creation



Asteroids: Building Blocks of the Inner Planets



Comets: Messengers from the Cold



The Moon: Our Ancient Neighbor



The Moon and Mercury: Strange Relatives



The Earth: Our Home Planet



Venus: Earth's Exotic Twin



Mars: The Planet Most Like Earth



Life, Planets, and Atmospheres



Jupiter and Saturn: The Biggest Giants



In Deep Freeze: Planets We Cannot See



Worlds of Fire and Ice: The Large Satellites



Small Satellites and Planetary Rings



Other Planetary Systems: Are We Alone?



The Origin of Planetary Systems