Encyclopedia of the Solar System
Author： Weissman Paul;McFadden Lucy-Ann;Johnson Torrence
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 1998
E-ISBN: 9780080573137
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780122268052
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780122268052
Subject： O4 Physics;P Astronomy and Earth Sciences;P1 Astronomy;P13 theoretical astronomy (celestial mechanics);P14 astrophysics;V Aviation, Aerospace
Language： ENG
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Description
The Encyclopedia of the Solar System provides a series of comprehensive and authoritative articles written by more than 50 eminent planetary and space scientists. Each chapter is self-contained yet linked by cross-references to other related chapters. This beautifully designed book is a must for the library of professional astronomers and amateur star-gazers alike, in fact for anyone who wishes to understand the nature of our solar system.
Key Features
* Cross-referenced throughout for easy comprehension
* Superbly illustrated with over 700 photos, drawings, and diagrams, including 36 color plates
* Provides 40 thematically organized chapters by more than 50 eminent contributors
* Convenient glossaries of technical terms introduce each chapter
* Academic Press maintains a web site for the Encyclopedia at www.academicpress.com/solar; Author-recommended web resources for additional information, images, and research developments related to each chapter of this volume, are available here
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