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Planetary Science - The Science of Planets Around Stars - Cole and Woolfson




Product Description
There are many planetary systems other than our own, but it is only through a detailed understanding of the relatively

accessible bodies in our solar system that a thorough appreciation of planetary science can be gained. This is particularly

pertinent with the recent discovery of extra-solar planets and the desire to understand their formation and the prospect of

life on other worlds. Planetary Science: The Science of Planets Around Stars focuses on the structure of planets and the

stars they orbit and the interactions between them. The book is written in two parts, making it suitable for students at

different levels and approaching planetary science from differing backgrounds. Twelve independent descriptive chapters reveal

our solar system and the diverse bodies it contains, including s, planetary rings, asteroids, comets, meteorites,

and interstellar dust. These chapters are accompanied by 42 detailed topics that discuss specialized subjects in a

quantitative manner and will be essential reading for those in higher level courses. Coverage includes mineralogy, stellar

formation and evolution, solar system dynamics, atmospheric physics, planetary interiors, thermodynamics, planetary

astrophysics, and exobiology. Problems and answers are also included. Planetary Science: The Science of Planets Around Stars

presents a complete overview of planetary science for students of physics, astronomy, astrophysics, earth sciences, and

geophysics. Assuming no prior knowledge of astrophysics or geophysics, this book is suitable for students studying planetary

science for the first time.

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