Items related to Moons and planets;: An introduction to planetary science

Moons and planets;: An introduction to planetary science - Hardcover

 
9780800500320: Moons and planets;: An introduction to planetary science
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
This comprehensive, broad-based and authoritative survey of discoveries in planetary astronomy and geology synthesis contains many important results from space exploration programs such as Viking Studies on Mars, geological results from studies of lunar rocks, probes of Venus, and photographs of such satellites as Phobs, Ganymede, Io, Mimas, and Rhea. The material, organized in an evolutionary fashion, covers such topics as a general review of planets and their orbital dynamics, discussions of their origins, interiors, surface features and atmospheres, and problems of life's evolution on other worlds. Optional mathematics sections allow flexibility in the level of presentation. Numerous photographs and drawings are included as well as a detailed bibliography of recently published research. This book should be of interest to students on courses in astronomy.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
William K. Hartmann is known internationally as a planetary astronomer, writer, and painter. He is a Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona. His research has involved the origin and evolution of planets and studies of the surfaces of Mars, the moon, asteroids, and comets. Asteroid 3341 is named after him in recognition of this work, and in 1998 he was named first recipient of the Carl Sagan medal of the American Astronomical Society for communicating planetary science to the public. In 2002 he was awarded a medal from the European Geophysical Society for his work on planetary cratering. He has authored three other astronomy books for Thomson, Brooks-Cole, several popular astronomy books, and two novels, MARS UNDERGROUND and CITIES OF GOLD.
Review:
1. Introduction: Planetary Science and the Cosmic Perspective. 2. The Solar System: An Overview. 3. Celestial Mechanics. 4. The Formation of Stars and Planetary Material. 5. The Formation of Planets and Satellites. 6. Meteorites and Meteoritics. 7. Interplanetary Worldlets: Asteroids and Comets. 8. Planetary Interiors. 9. Planetary Surfaces I: Petrology, Primitive Surfaces, and Cratering. 10. Planetary Surfaces II: Volcanism and Endogenic Processes of Surface Evolution. 11. Planetary Atmospheres. 12. Life: Its History and Occurrence. 13. Martian Epilogue: Applying Planetary Science on a New Frontier. Appendix: Planetary Data Table. References. Index.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherBogden & Quigley
  • Publication date1972
  • ISBN 10 0800500326
  • ISBN 13 9780800500320
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages404
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780534493936: Moons and Planets

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780534493936
Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2004
Hardcover

  • 9780534188948: Moons and Planets: An Introduction to Planetary Science

    Brooks..., 1992
    Hardcover

  • 9780534188986: Moons and Planets with CD-ROM: An Introduction to Planetary Science

    Brooks..., 1997
    Hardcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Hartmann, William K
Published by Bogden & Quigley (1972)
ISBN 10: 0800500326 ISBN 13: 9780800500320
New Hardcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0800500326

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 70.59
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds