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Solar System Astrophysics


Solar System Astrophysics

Background Science and the Inner Solar System
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library

von: Eugene F. Milone, William J.F. Wilson

109,99 €

Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 03.04.2008
ISBN/EAN: 9780387731551
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 258

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Beschreibungen

Perceptions of the Solar System in History.- Basic Tools and Concepts.- Celestial Mechanics.- The Core of the Solar System: The Sun.- General Properties of the Terrestrial Planets.- Planetary Heat Flow and Temperatures.- Rocks and Minerals.- The Moon’s Surface, Structure, and Evolution.- Surface Science of the Terrestrial Planets.
<P><EM>Solar System Astrophysics: A Text for the Science of Planetary Systems</EM> covers the field of solar system astrophysics beginning with basic tools of spherical astronomy, coordinate frames, and celestial mechanics. Historical introductions precede the development and discussion in most chapters. </P>
<P>After a basic treatment of the two- and restricted three-body system motions in <EM>Background Science and the Inner Solar System</EM>, perturbations are discussed, followed by the Earth's gravitational potential field and its effect on satellite orbits. This is followed by analysis of the Earth-Moon system and the interior planets. </P>
<P>In <EM>Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System</EM>, the atmospheres chapters include detailed discussions of circulation, applicable also to the subsequent discussion of the gas giants. The giant planets are discussed together, and the thermal excesses of three of them are highlighted. This is followed by chapters on moons and rings, mainly in the context of dynamical stability, comets and meteors, meteorites and asteroids, and concludes with an extensive discussion of extrasolar planets. </P>
<P>The contents of <EM>Solar System Astrophysics: A Text for the Science of Planetary Systems</EM> have been field-tested by students for many years. Eugene F. Milone and William J.F. Wilson have written a unique book that presents an up-to-date overview on all essential topics based on extensive experience in the classroom.</P>
Presents equations and derivations starting from a level that permits one to see the underlying physical ideas There is no book on the market that does this Presents an up-to-date overview on all essential topics but is concise where possible to keep it a practical resource for courses Based on extensive experience in the classroom Its contents have been field-tested by students for years
<P>This exhaustive work covers solar system astrophysics beginning with basic tools of spherical astronomy, and celestial mechanics. The book presents equations and derivations starting from a level that permits one to see the underlying physical ideas – no other book on the market does this. Coverage includes the Earth-Moon system and the interior planets; rocks and minerals, including crystallography; atmospheres, with detailed discussions of circulation, applicable also to discussion of the gas giants. The three giant planets are discussed together, highlighting their thermal common properties. This is followed by chapters on moons and rings, comets and meteors, meteorites and asteroids, and a discussion of extrasolar planets. The material is updated to incorporate the latest discoveries of the Mars Rover and the Saturn Cassini missions.</P>

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