The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System
Author: Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003-09-25
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 9780521813068
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Author: Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003-09-25
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 9780521813068
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Author: Gerald North
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-10-25
Total Pages: 507
ISBN-13: 0521897513
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Written by a well-known and experienced amateur astronomer, this is a practical primer for all aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced astronomer, you will find all you need in this book to help develop your knowledge and skills and move on to the next level of observing. This up-to-date, self-contained guide provides a detailed and wide-ranging background to Solar System astronomy, along with extensive practical advice and resources. Topics covered include: traditional visual observing techniques using telescopes and ancillary equipment; how to go about imaging astronomical bodies; how to conduct measurements and research of scientifically useful quality; the latest observing and imaging techniques. Whether your interests lie in observing aurorae, meteors, the Sun, the Moon, asteroids, comets, or any of the major planets, you will find all you need here to help you get started.
Author: Kenneth R. Lang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011-03-03
Total Pages: 503
ISBN-13: 1139494171
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Richly illustrated with full-color images, this book is a comprehensive, up-to-date description of the planets, their moons, and recent exoplanet discoveries. This second edition of a now classic reference is brought up to date with fascinating new discoveries from 12 recent Solar System missions. Examples include water on the Moon, volcanism on Mercury's previously unseen half, vast buried glaciers on Mars, geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus, lakes of hydrocarbons on Titan, encounter with asteroid Itokawa, and sample return from comet Wild 2. The book is further enhanced by hundreds of striking new images of the planets and moons. Written at an introductory level appropriate for undergraduate and high-school students, it provides fresh insights that appeal to anyone with an interest in planetary science. A website hosted by the author contains all the images in the book with an overview of their importance. A link to this can be found at www.cambridge.org/solarsystem.
Author: David A. Rothery
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2018-01-11
Total Pages: 441
ISBN-13: 1108356427
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: Michael E. Bakich
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2000-02-03
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 9780521632805
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Comprehensive reference text on planetary astronomy written for the general reader.
Author: Carol Christian
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2017-03-23
Total Pages: 361
ISBN-13: 131661526X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Contains 250 questions and answers about astronomy, particular for the amateur astronomer.
Author: Ronald Greeley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2001-11-29
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780521806336
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The exploration of our solar system by spacecraft has been one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The mapping of other worlds has resulted from numerous space missions by NASA, extending over many years. The data from these planetary missions have been synthesised by the US Geological Survey to produce detailed maps. Every planet, moon, or small body investigated in NASA missions is discussed and where appropriate mapped. Geological maps, reference maps, shaded relief maps, synthetic aperture radar mosaics and colour photomosaics marvellously present the features of planets and their satellites. This is truly a 'road map' of our solar system. All maps are fully indexed. The gazetteer lists the names of all features officially approved by the International Astronomical Union. The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System is the definitive reference atlas for planetary science.
Author: J. Kelly Beatty
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1999-01-28
Total Pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9780521645874
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →New edition of the leading planetary science textbook packed with the latest images, data, and results from recent planetary missions.
Author: Michael Perryman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2018-08-30
Total Pages: 973
ISBN-13: 1108419771
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A complete and in-depth review of exoplanet research, covering the discovery methods, physics and theoretical background.
Author: David A. Aguilar
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1426309481
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A tour of outer space explores the solar system as well as stars, galaxies, and the birth of planets, and speculates on whether other intelligent beings exist in the universe.