Fundamental Planetary Science Physics, Chemistry and Habitability
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A quantitative introduction to the Solar System and planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, this engaging textbook explains the wide variety of physical, chemical and geological processes that govern the motions and properties of planets. The authors provide an overview of our current knowledge and discuss some of the unanswered questions at the forefront of research in planetary science and astrobiology today. This updated edition contains the latest data, new references and planetary images and an extensively rewritten chapter…
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Key features
- Offers a detailed discussion of the physical and chemical processes that shape planets and planetary systems
- Provides a broad-based and up-to-date introduction to planetary studies appropriate for advanced undergraduate students
- Includes hundreds of problems to help students learn how to apply the concepts covered
- The authors' previous textbook Planetary Sciences was awarded the Chambliss Prize for Writing from the American Astronomical Society
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108304061
- Subjects Computational Physics,History of Astronomy and Cosmology,Physics and Astronomy
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 08 August 2019
- ISBN: 9781108411981
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 187 mm
- Weight: 1.42kg
- Contains: 300 b/w illus. 32 colour illus. 200 exercises
- Page extent: 650 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 26 July 2019
- ISBN: 9781108304061
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