ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Tilman Breuer Doris Spohn
Oprawa:
TWARDA
Wydawca:
Elsevier Science
Data premiery:
2014-04-24
ISBN:
9780124158450
Opis produktu
The Encyclopedia of the Solar System Third Edition/winner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy from the Association of American Publishersprovides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system historical discoveries and details about planetary bodies and how they interactwith an astounding breadth of content and breathtaking visual impact. The encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations hundreds of color digital images and illustrations and over 1000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system./ New additions to the third edition reflect the latest progress and growth in the field including past and present space missions to the terrestrial planets the outer solar systems and space telescopes used to detect extrasolar planets. / brbrullWinner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy from the Association of American Publishers/llPresents 700 fullcolor digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories bringing to life the content and aiding in the understanding and retention of key concepts./llIncludes a substantial appendix containing data on planetary missions fundamental data of relevance for planets and satellites and a glossary providing immediately accessible mission data for ease of use in conducting further research or for use in presentations and instruction./llContains an extensive bibliography providing a guide for deeper studies into broader aspects of the field and serving as an excellent entry point for graduate students aiming to broaden their study of planetary science./l/ul Everything you want to know about the solar system is here. ...This is the perfect reference book lavishly illustrated and wellwritten. From the Foreword by WESLEY T. HUNTRESS JR. Carnegie Institute of Washington The authors succeed brilliantly at combining the latest results from spacecraft missions and Earthbased observations with thoughtful interpretations of the processes. MARIA T. ZUBER Massachusetts Institute of Technology /Data Publikacji: 2014-04-24
Wymiary: 276 x 216 (mm x mm x mm x gr)
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