An Introduction to the Solar System - Couverture souple

 
9781107600928: An Introduction to the Solar System
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1107600928 ISBN 13 : 9781107600928
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Major leaps in space technology now allow us to view the splendour and diversity of the Solar System in remarkable detail. This textbook presents a fascinating description of the bodies in the Solar System and their origin and evolution. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries. There are questions and answers throughout the text, as well as exercises with full solutions. Written and edited by practising planetary scientists, this new edition has been updated to reflect current knowledge and contains new figures to bring it up to date. It is ideal for introductory courses on the subject and is suitable for self-study. Online resources include electronic versions of figures from the book, sample assignments with suggested answers and links to websites featuring video clips and news stories related to the textbook.

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À propos des auteurs

David A. Rothery is a volcanologist and planetary scientist at The Open University, with a background in geological remote sensing and a special fascination for the satellites of the outer planets.

Neil McBride joined the Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute, at The Open University, in 2000 as Lecturer in Planetary and Space Science. He now works in acoustics supporting sustainable building design.

Iain Gilmour is Head of the Planetary and Space Sciences Research Institute at The Open University where he undertakes research on meteorites and large scale planetary impacts.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1107600928
ISBN 13 
9781107600928
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
418
Éditeur
Rothery David A., McBride Neil, Gilmour Iain
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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