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Meteorites
A Petrologic, Chemical and Isotopic Synthesis
Häftad, 2007
716 kr
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Meteorite research is fundamental to our understanding of the origin and early history of the Solar System. Some meteorites were produced by melting on asteroids, a few are from the Moon and others are martian. Their study yields a chronology of the first 100 million years of Solar System history …
Jupiter
The Planet, Satellites and Magnetosphere
Av Fran Bagenal, Timothy E. Dowling m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
1677 kr
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This comprehensive volume authoritatively describes our understanding of the complex and fascinating jovian system. Written by a team of world experts, it brings together every aspect of the giant planetary system, from the deep interior of Jupiter to the distant tiny satellites and swarms of …
Planetary Crusts
Their Composition, Origin and Evolution
Av S. Ross Taylor, Scott McLennan
Häftad, 2010
908 kr
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Planetary Crusts explains how and why solid planets and satellites develop crusts. Extensively referenced and annotated, it presents a geochemical and geological survey of the crusts of the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, the asteroid Vesta, and several satellites like Io, Europa, Ganymede, …
Titan
Interior, Surface, Atmosphere, and Space Environment
Av Ingo Müller-Wodarg, Caitlin A. Griffith m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
2101 kr
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Titan, the largest of Saturn's moons, shares remarkable similarities with Earth. Its thick atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen; it features the most complex organic chemistry known outside of Earth and, uniquely, hosts an analog to Earth's hydrological cycle, with methane forming clouds, …
The Geology of Mars
Evidence from Earth-Based Analogs
Av Mary Chapman
Häftad, 2011
1400 kr
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Research into the geological processes operating on Mars relies on interpretation of images and other data returned by unmanned orbiters, probes and landers. Such interpretations are based on our knowledge of processes occurring on Earth Terrestrial analog studies therefore play an important role …
Planetary Surface Processes
Inbunden, 2011
1253 kr
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Planetary Surface Processes is the first advanced textbook to cover the full range of geologic processes that shape the surfaces of planetary-scale bodies. Using a modern, quantitative approach, this book reconsiders geologic processes outside the traditional terrestrial context. It highlights …
Planetary Tectonics
Av Thomas R. Watters, Richard A. Schultz
Häftad, 2012
1172 kr
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This book describes the tectonic landforms resulting from major internal and external forces acting on the outer layers of solid bodies throughout the Solar System. It presents a detailed survey of tectonic structures at a range of length scales found on Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, the outer …
Planetary Tectonics
Av Thomas R. Watters, Richard A. Schultz
Inbunden, 2009
2769 kr
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This book describes the tectonic landforms resulting from major internal and external forces acting on the outer layers of solid bodies throughout the Solar System. It presents a detailed survey of tectonic structures at a range of length scales found on Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars, the outer …
The Geology of Mars
Evidence from Earth-Based Analogs
Av Mary Chapman
Inbunden, 2007
2629 kr
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Research into the geological processes operating on Mars relies on interpretation of images and other data returned by unmanned orbiters, probes and landers. Such interpretations are based on our knowledge of processes occurring on Earth Terrestrial analog studies therefore play an important role …
The Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites
Inbunden, 2004
2508 kr
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Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites. They can provide unique insights into the origins and early evolution of our Solar System, and even into the relationships between our Solar System and other stars in the vicinity of our Sun. The largest structural components of most chondrites are …
Planetary Crusts
Their Composition, Origin and Evolution
Av S. Ross Taylor, Scott McLennan
Inbunden, 2008
2264 kr
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Planetary Crusts explains how and why solid planets and satellites develop crusts. Extensively referenced and annotated, it presents a geochemical and geological survey of the crusts of the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars, the asteroid Vesta, and several satellites like Io, Europa, Ganymede, …
Volcanism on Io
A Comparison with Earth
Inbunden, 2007
2279 kr
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The most powerful volcanoes in the Solar System are not on Earth, but on Io, a tiny moon of Jupiter. Whilst Earth and Io are the only bodies in the Solar System to have active, high-temperature volcanoes, those found on Io are larger, hotter, and more violent. This, the first book dedicated to …
The Martian Surface
Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties
Av Jim Bell
Inbunden, 2008
2557 kr
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Phenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the …
The Surface of Mars
Inbunden, 2007
2818 kr
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Our knowledge of Mars has grown enormously over the last decade as a result of the Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, and the two Mars Rover missions. This book is a systematic summary of what we have learnt about the geological evolution of Mars as a result of these missions. It …
Ordinary Chondrites
The Most Common Meteorites
Inbunden, 2026
2133 kr
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Ordinary chondrites, the most abundant meteorites, constitute about 80% of meteorite falls and are essential to our understanding of cosmochemistry. They provide important information about planetary accretion, the early Solar System, and the geological history of asteroids, including such …
Saturn
The Grand Finale
Av Kevin H. Baines, F. Michael Flasar m. fl.
Inbunden, 2027
1945 kr
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Launched in 1997, the Cassini Orbiter mission has provided a wealth of information on Saturn. The 'Grand Finale' phase provided a plethora of unique observations that have fundamentally changed our understanding of the planet and allowed for the collection of images fifteen times sharper than …
The Atmosphere and Climate of Mars
Av Robert M. Haberle, R. Todd Clancy m. fl.
Inbunden, 2017
2980 kr
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Humanity has long been fascinated by the planet Mars. Was its climate ever conducive to life? What is the atmosphere like today and why did it change so dramatically over time? Eleven spacecraft have successfully flown to Mars since the Viking mission of the 1970s and early 1980s. These orbiters, …
Planetary Rings
A Post-Equinox View
Inbunden, 2014
1531 kr
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Fully updated and expanded, this new edition presents a cutting-edge summary of planetary rings, including results from Cassini's Saturn System, Equinox and Solstice missions, and the New Horizons flyby of Jupiter. The book introduces basic physical processes and simple mathematical approaches in …
Asteroids
Astronomical and Geological Bodies
Inbunden, 2016
1242 kr
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Asteroid science is a fundamental topic in planetary science and is key to furthering our understanding of planetary formation and the evolution of the Solar System. Ground-based observations and missions have provided a wealth of new data in recent years, and forthcoming missions promise further …
Saturn in the 21st Century
Av Kevin H. Baines, F. Michael Flasar m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
2524 kr
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The Cassini Orbiter mission, launched in 1997, has provided state-of-the-art information into the origins and workings of Saturn. Drawing from new discoveries and scientific insight from the mission, this book provides a detailed overview of the planet as revealed by Cassini. Chapters by eminent …
Planetary Ring Systems
Properties, Structure, and Evolution
Av Matthew S. Tiscareno, Carl D. Murray
Inbunden, 2018
3046 kr
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Planetary rings are among the most intriguing structures of our solar system and have fascinated generations of astronomers. Collating emerging knowledge in the field, this volume reviews our current understanding of ring systems with reference to the rings of Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and more. …
Planetesimals
Early Differentiation and Consequences for Planets
Av Linda T. Elkins-Tanton, Benjamin P. Weiss
Inbunden, 2017
2410 kr
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Processes governing the evolution of planetesimals are critical to understanding how rocky planets are formed, how water is delivered to them, the origin of planetary atmospheres, how cores and magnetic dynamos develop, and ultimately, which planets have the potential to be habitable. Theoretical …
Spectroscopy and Photochemistry of Planetary Atmospheres and Ionospheres
Mars, Venus, Titan, Triton and Pluto
Inbunden, 2019
1157 kr
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The chemical composition of any planetary atmosphere is of fundamental importance in determining its photochemistry and dynamics in addition to its thermal balance, climate, origin and evolution. Divided into two parts, this book begins with a set of introductory chapters, starting with a concise …
Mercury
The View after MESSENGER
Av Sean C. Solomon, Larry R. Nittler m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
829 kr
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Observations from the first spacecraft to orbit the planet Mercury have transformed our understanding of the origin and evolution of rocky planets. This volume is the definitive resource about Mercury for planetary scientists, from students to senior researchers. Topics treated in depth include …
Martian Impact Craters
A Morphological Perspective
Av Peter J. Mouginis-Mark, Joseph M. Boyce
Inbunden, 2025
1600 kr
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Our exploration of Mars has revealed a world as fascinating as Earth, with a changing climate, giant volcanoes, former oceans, polar ice caps, and numerous impact craters. This book provides a comprehensive summary of the morphology and distribution of meteorite craters on Mars, and the wealth of …
Remote Compositional Analysis
Techniques for Understanding Spectroscopy, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry of Planetary Surfaces
Av Janice L. Bishop, James F. Bell III m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1737 kr
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How do planetary scientists analyze and interpret data from laboratory, telescopic, and spacecraft observations of planetary surfaces? What elements, minerals, and volatiles are found on the surfaces of our Solar System's planets, moons, asteroids, and comets? This comprehensive volume answers …
The Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites
Häftad, 2011
976 kr
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Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites. They can provide unique insights into the origins and early evolution of our Solar System, and even into the relationships between our Solar System and other stars in the vicinity of our Sun. The largest structural components of most chondrites are …
Protoplanetary Dust
Astrophysical and Cosmochemical Perspectives
Av Dániel Apai, Dante S. Lauretta
Häftad, 2014
955 kr
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Planet formation studies uniquely benefit from three disciplines: astronomical observations of extrasolar planet-forming disks, analysis of material from the early Solar System, and laboratory astrophysics experiments. Pre-planetary solids, fine dust, and chondritic components are central elements …
Mars: An Introduction to its Interior, Surface and Atmosphere
Häftad, 2014
764 kr
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Our knowledge of Mars has changed dramatically in the past 40 years due to the wealth of information provided by Earth-based and orbiting telescopes, and spacecraft investigations. Recent observations suggest that water has played a major role in the climatic and geologic history of the planet. …
Volcanism on Io
A Comparison with Earth
Häftad, 2014
764 kr
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The most powerful volcanoes in the Solar System are not on Earth, but on Io, a tiny moon of Jupiter. Whilst Earth and Io are the only bodies in the Solar System to have active, high-temperature volcanoes, those found on Io are larger, hotter, and more violent. This, the first book dedicated to …
