Physics and Chemistry of the Solar SystemAcademic Press, 22 oct 2013 - 566 páginas Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System is a broad survey of the Solar System. The book discusses the general properties and environment of our planetary system, including the astronomical perspective, the general description of the solar system and of the sun and the solar nebula). The text also describes the solar system beyond mars, including the major planets; pluto and the icy satellites of the outer planets; the comets and meteors; and the meteorites and asteroids. The inner solar system, including the airless rocky bodies; mars, venus, and earth; and planets and life about other stars, is also encompassed. Mathematicians, chemists, physicists, geologists, astronomers, meteorologists, and biologists will find the book useful. |
Índice
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| 44 | |
Chapter VI Pluto andthe Icy Satellites of the Outer Planets | 222 |
Cometary Impacts on Jupiter | 302 |
Chapter VIII Meteorites and Asteroids | 304 |
lo Phobos Deimos the Moon and Mercury | 361 |
Mars Venus and Earth | 406 |
Chapter XII Future Prospects | 510 |
Equilibrium Thermodynamics | 519 |
Absorption and Emission of Radiation by Quantum Oscillators | 524 |
Exploration of the Solar System | 527 |
Basic Physical Constants | 532 |
Suggested Readings | 533 |
| 538 | |
Chapter XI Planets and Life about Other Stars | 502 |
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