Introduction to Comets - Couverture souple

Brandt, John C.; Chapman, Robert D.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521272181 ISBN 13 : 9780521272186

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1982

Synopsis

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A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Drs. Brandt and Chapman provide a comprehensive introduction to comets by consolidating in one text information from the fields of history, physics, astronomy, and space science. Comets have intrigued man since ancient times, when astronomical phenomena were interpreted as evidence of divine intervention in human affairs. Today, attention to the behaviour of comets remains strong, although interest is now more specific than theological. Aided by increased technology, many space scientists look to the return of Halley's Comet in 1985–6 with the expectation that spacecraft might be sent to intercept the comet and take measurements in situ. The authors trace the historical development of investigations into the nature of comets, in addition to presenting an up-to-date account of cometary research.

Revue de presse :

' ... a very good introduction ... The authors have conveyed the excitement of modern comet work, the pace of the data flow and the originality of many of the new theoretical approaches.' Nature

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0521272181
• ISBN 13: 9780521272186
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254