Physics and Chemistry of the Solar SystemAcademic Press, 1997 - 591 Seiten Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, Revised Edition is a comprehensive survey of the planetary physics and physical chemistry of the part of the universe that is best understood--our own solar system. Although many fundamental questions remain unanswered, or even unasked, research in these areas has advanced quickly, and the planetary sciences have benefited from both earth-based and spacecraft-based experimentation. These experiments form the basis of this enclyclopedic reference, which skillfully fuses synthesis and explanation. Detailed chapters review each of the major planetary bodies as well as asteroids, comets, and other small orbitals. With this reference, astronomers, physicists, and planetary scientists will have a state-of-the-art book whose uses include both teaching and research. This new version, featuring approximately 10% new material, will also prove an invaluable addition to any library in astronomy, planetary physics, and astrophysics. Outstanding Academic Book for 1999 by Choice Magazine Features: * Contains updated material since the first edition * Aimed at a higher level with a broader scope than previous texts * Examines the astronomical content of t |
Inhalt
Astronomical Perspective | 5 |
General Description of | 46 |
Changes in Orbital Motion | 52 |
Asteroids | 63 |
Summary | 69 |
Thermal Structure of the Nebula | 121 |
Gas Capture from the Solar Nebula | 127 |
Exercises | 133 |
Thermal Evolution of Asteroids | 365 |
Relationships among Asteroids Meteorites | 372 |
Exercises | 378 |
Orbits and Physical Structure of Phobos | 385 |
Geology | 392 |
Motions of the Moon | 402 |
Mars Venus | 433 |
Surface Composition | 451 |
Pluto and the Icy Satellites of | 234 |
Surface Morphology of the Galilean Satellites | 241 |
Internal Thermal Structure of Galilean | 249 |
Thermal and Tectonic Evolution of | 255 |
Titan | 261 |
The IntermediateSized Saturnian Satellites | 272 |
Satellites of Neptune | 282 |
The NeptunePluto Resonance | 288 |
The Nature of Comets | 294 |
Heating by Passing Stars | 300 |
Further Chemical Processes in the Coma | 306 |
Meteorites and Asteroids | 322 |
Sizes Shapes and Albedos of Asteroids | 357 |
Atmospheric Structure | 457 |
Explosive Blowoff | 467 |
Motions and Dynamics of Venus | 473 |
Atmospheric Structure and Motions | 481 |
Photochemistry and Aeronomy | 489 |
Planetary Evolution | 495 |
Planets and Life about Other Stars | 531 |
Future Prospects | 540 |
Absorpton | 554 |
Basic Physical | 562 |
Mars Venus | 568 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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