Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System

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Academic 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
 

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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
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