The Science of Planets Around Stars

Автор: George HA Cole and Michael M. Wolfson
Издательство: Bristol and Philadelphia “Institute of physics Publishing”
Год: 2002
Страниц: 507
Размер: 8,05 МБ

Assuming no prior knowledge of astrophysics or geophysics, this resource focuses on the structure of planets and the stars they orbit and the interactions between them. The book is written in two parts, making it suitable for students at different levels and from differing backgrounds. The first twelve chapters reveal our solar system and the diverse bodies it contains. These are followed by 42 detailed topics that discuss specialized subjects, from stellar formation to exobioloy, in a quantitative manner-essential reading for those in higher level courses. Problems and answers are also included.