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Solar System Astrophysics: Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System (Astronomy and Astrophysics Library)

By Eugene F. Milone , William Wilson

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
9780387731568, 0387731563
LCC
QB461 .M55 2008
Google Books ID
cf7SdsRK-fkC
Open Library ID
OL17098811M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
12 MB (12192284 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
422\416
Topic
Physics Astronomy
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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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