Fundamental planetary science : physics, chemistry, and habitability /
"A quantitative, broad-based introduction to planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, including planet formation, extrasolar planets, and planetary habitability"--
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Cambridge University Press,
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Publisher Address: | New York, NY, USA : |
Publication Dates: | 2013. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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"A quantitative, broad-based introduction to planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, including planet formation, extrasolar planets, and planetary habitability"-- |
Carrier Form: | xiv, 583 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 553-560) and index. |
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9780521853309 (hardback) : 0521853303 (hardback) 9780521618557 (paperback) 052161855X (paperback) |
Index Number: | QB361 |
CLC: | P15 |
Call Number: | P15/L772 |
Contents: | Introduction -- Dynamics -- Physics and astrophysics -- Solar heating and energy transport -- Planetary atmospheres -- Surfaces and interiors -- Sun, solar wind and magnetic fields -- Giant planets -- Terrestrial planets and the Moon -- Planetary satellites -- Meteorites -- Minor planets and comets -- Planetary rings -- Extrasolar planets -- Planet formation -- Planets and life. |