Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors (IAU S229) (Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521852005 ISBN 13: 9780521852005

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

This is an up-to-date view of the solar system's minor bodies (comets, asteroids, meteors, trans-Neptunian objects and small satellites), stressing their interrelations, and relevance to accretion processes in the early solar system. The topics cover physical aspects, as well as dynamics, and observing programs related to these bodies. The volume also contains material related to current and planned space missions to minor bodies, in particular the successful Deep Impact mission to the comet Tempel 1. The book comprises 28 articles written by specialists in the field, who gave invited talks at the IAU S229 ACM meeting held in Búzios, Brazil, in August 2005. It will be of interest to researchers and graduate students working in planetary sciences and related fields.

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Book Description

An up-to-date view of the solar system's minor bodies, stressing their interrelations, and relevance to accretion processes in the early solar system. Both physical aspects, dynamics, observing programs and space missions are all covered. Written by specialists, it will valuable to researchers and graduate students working in planetary sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521852005
• ISBN 13: 9780521852005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480
• Editor: Lazzaro Daniela, Ferraz-Mello Sylvio, Fernández Julio Angel