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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101108430848

ISBN-139781108430845

eBay Product ID (ePID)240543464

Product Key Features

Number of Pages440 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to the Solar System

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, Astronomy

Publication Year2018

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorNeil Mcbride

Subject AreaScience

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight43.7 Oz

Item Length10.4 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingAn

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal523.2

Table Of ContentIntroduction; 1. A tour of the Solar System; 2. The internal structure of the terrestrial planets; 3. Planetary volcanism; 4. Planetary surface processes; 5. Atmospheres of terrestrial planets; 6. The giant planets; 7. Minor bodies of the Solar System; 8. The origin of the Solar System; 9. Meteorites: a record of formation; Answers and comments; Appendices; Glossary; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure references; Index.

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

SynopsisThis undergraduate-level textbook presents fascinating descriptions and colour images of the bodies in the Solar System, the processes that occur upon and within them, and their origins and evolution. The third edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect our current knowledge., Ongoing advances in Solar System exploration continue to reveal its splendour and diversity in remarkable detail. This undergraduate-level textbook presents fascinating descriptions and colour images of the bodies in the Solar System, the processes that occur upon and within them, and their origins and evolution. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, while questions and exercises are embedded at appropriate points throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Written and edited by a team of practising planetary scientists, this third edition has been updated to reflect our current knowledge. It is ideal for introductory courses on the subject, and is suitable for self-study. The text is supported by online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/solarsystem3, which include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments, with outlines of suggested answers.

LC Classification NumberQB501