Solar System Astrophysics: Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System

Solar System Astrophysics: Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System
ISBN-10
0387566333
ISBN-13
9780387566337
Series
Solar System Astrophysics
Category
Science
Pages
406
Language
English
Published
2008-10-22
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Eugene F. Milone, William J.F. Wilson

Description

The book covers the field of solar system astrophysics beginning with basic tools of spherical astronomy and coordinate frames and celestial mechanics. It therefore presents equations and derivations starting from a level that permits one to see the underlying physical ideas. An up-to-date overview on all essential topics is presented, but is concise where possible. The text is based on extensive experience in the classroom and its contents have been field-tested by students for years. The material has been updated in the last few months to take advantage of the newer discoveries of the Mars Rover and the Saturn Cassini missions.

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