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Jones, Barrie William

 
9780471986485: Discovering the Solar System
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ISBN 10 : 0471986488 ISBN 13 : 9780471986485
Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Discovering the Solar System Barrie W. Jones The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK Discovering the Solar System is a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the Solar System and of the ways in which the various bodies have been investigated and modelled. The approach is thematic, with sequences of chapters on the interiors of planetary bodies, on their surfaces, and on their atmospheres. Within each sequence there is a chapter on general principles and processes followed by one or two chapters on specific bodies. There is also an introductory chapter, a chapter on the origin of the Solar System, and a chapter on asteroids, comets and meteorites. Liberally illustrated with diagrams, black and white photographs and colour plates, Discovering the Solar System also features: tables of essential data question and answers within the text end of section review questions with answers and comments Discovering the Solar System is essential reading for all undergraduate students for whom astronomy or planetary science are components of their degrees, and for those at a more advanced level approaching the subject for the first time. It will also be of great interest to non-specialists with a keen interest in astronomy. A small amount of scientific knowledge is assumed plus familiarity with basic algebra and graphs. There is no calculus. Praise for this book includes: ".certainly qualifies as an authoritative text. The author clearly has an encyclopedic knowledge of the subject." Meteorics and Planetary Science ".liberally doused with relevant graphs, tables, and black and white figures of good quality." EOS, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union ".one of the best books on the Solar System I have seen. The general accuracy and quality of the content is excellent." Journal of the British Astronomical Association

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Discovering the Solar System Barrie W. Jones The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK Discovering the Solar System is a comprehensive, up–to–date account of the Solar System and of the ways in which the various bodies have been investigated and modelled. The approach is thematic, with sequences of chapters on the interiors of planetary bodies, on their surfaces, and on their atmospheres. Within each sequence there is a chapter on general principles and processes followed by one or two chapters on specific bodies. There is also an introductory chapter, a chapter on the origin of the Solar System, and a chapter on asteroids, comets and meteorites. Liberally illustrated with diagrams, black and white photographs and colour plates, Discovering the Solar System also features:
∗ tables of essential data
∗ question and answers within the text
∗ end of section review questions with answers and comments
Discovering the Solar System is essential reading for all undergraduate students for whom astronomy or planetary science are components of their degrees, and for those at a more advanced level approaching the subject for the first time. It will also be of great interest to non–specialists with a keen interest in astronomy. A small amount of scientific knowledge is assumed plus familiarity with basic algebra and graphs. There is no calculus. Praise for this book includes: ".certainly qualifies as an authoritative text. The author clearly has an encyclopedic knowledge of the subject." Meteorics and Planetary Science ".liberally doused with relevant graphs, tables, and black and white figures of good quality." EOS, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union ".one of the best books on the Solar System I have seen. The general accuracy and quality of the content is excellent." Journal of the British Astronomical Association

Revue de presse

"Jones has very effectively gone beyond the somewhat trite treatments of the Solar System...and managed to produce a book that will serve a range of purposes for a wide range of readers...I will certainly be recommending this book to my students this coming semester" (The Observatory, February 2001)

"DISCOVERING THE SOLAR SYSTEM is essential reading for all undergraduate students...and for those at a more advanced level approaching the subject for the first time." (The Science Book Board Book Review, 1999)

"...managed to produce a book that will serve a range of purposes for a wide range of readers...recommending this book to my students..." (The Observatory, February 2001)

"...essential reading for all undergraduate students...and for those at a more advanced level approaching the subject for the first time." (The Science Book Board Book Review, 1999)

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Éditeur
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0471986488
ISBN 13 
9780471986485
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
432
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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