Astronautical Engineering - General & Miscellaneous, The Solar System - Astronomical Studies & Observations, The Universe - Astonomical Studies & Observations, Astrophysics & Space Science
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Overview
From the world expert in remote geochemistry, this new edition brings us up-to-date on concepts of the history of formation and present day structure of the solar system. To date around 70 space probes have explored the solar system, from Mercury to Neptune and this edition incorporates the wealth of new data obtained from the Magellan radar-mapping mission to Venus, Clementine data from the Moon, recent studies of Mars, and investigations of Planetary satellites in the outer solar system.Editorials
Booknews
Describes the evolution of the solar system and summarizes methods and instrumentation used by spacecraft for determining the composition and properties of the terrestrial planets and planetary satellites. Includes color and b&w photos. For undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in astronomy, planetary science, physics and geophysics, geochemistry, and environmental scientists, as well as advanced amateur astronomers. This second edition is updated to cover results of projects such as the Magellan radar-mapping mission to Venus, and recent developments such as the uses of penetrators for exploring solar system bodies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
June 1, 1997
Publisher
Chichester ; Wiley : c1997.
Pages
472
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780471964292