| Description |
xiv, 583 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
"A quantitative, broad-based introduction to planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, including planet formation, extrasolar planets, and planetary habitability"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 553-560) and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Planetary theory.
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Planets -- Geology.
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Planets -- Atmospheres.
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Planetary rings.
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| Added Author |
De Pater, Imke, 1952-
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| ISBN |
9780521853309 hardback |
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0521853303 hardback |
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9780521618557 paperback |
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052161855X paperback |
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