Physics and Chemistry of the Solar SystemPhysics and Chemistry of the Solar System, Revised Edition is a comprehensive survey of the planetary physics and physical chemistry of the part of the universe that is best understood--our own solar system. Although many fundamental questions remain unanswered, or even unasked, research in these areas has advanced quickly, and the planetary sciences have benefited from both earth-based and spacecraft-based experimentation. These experiments form the basis of this enclyclopedic reference, which skillfully fuses synthesis and explanation. Detailed chapters review each of the major planetary bodies as well as asteroids, comets, and other small orbitals. With this reference, astronomers, physicists, and planetary scientists will have a state-of-the-art book whose uses include both teaching and research. This new version, featuring approximately 10% new material, will also prove an invaluable addition to any library in astronomy, planetary physics, and astrophysics. Outstanding Academic Book for 1999 by Choice Magazine Features: * Contains updated material since the first edition * Aimed at a higher level with a broader scope than previous texts * Examines the astronomical content of t |
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Índice
Astronomical Perspective | 5 |
Pluto and the Icy Satellites of | 54 |
Introduction | 70 |
Surface of the Sun | 76 |
Discovery of the Solar Wind | 82 |
Chemistry of Solar Material | 88 |
Magnesium and Silicon | 96 |
Phosphorus and the Halogens | 102 |
Cloud Physics on the Jovian Planets 161 | 293 |
Meteorites and Asteroids | 322 |
Physical Properties of Meteorites | 329 |
Composition of Achondrites | 339 |
Genetic Relationships between Meteorite | 351 |
Sizes Shapes and Albedos of Asteroids | 357 |
Thermal Evolution of Asteroids | 365 |
Relationships among Asteroids Meteorites | 372 |
Kinetic Inhibition | 108 |
Dust Opacity | 119 |
Accretion of Rocks Planetesimals | 125 |
Thermal History of the Early Solar System | 131 |
Exercises | 378 |
Absorpton | 554 |
Basic Physical | 562 |
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