Abstract

Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive survey of the planetary physics and physical chemistry of our own solar system. It covers current research in these areas and the planetary sciences that have benefited from both earth-based and spacecraft-based experimentation.
These experiments form the basis of this encyclopedic reference, which skillfully fuses synthesis and explanation. Detailed chapters review each of the major planetary bodies as well as asteroids, comets, and other small orbitals. Astronomers, physicists, and planetary scientists can use this state-of-the-art book for both research and teaching.
This Second Edition features extensive new material, including expanded treatment of new meteorite classes, spacecraft findings from Mars Pathfinder through Mars Odyssey 2001, recent reflections on brown dwarfs, and descriptions of planned NASA, ESA, and Japanese planetary missions.
* New edition features expanded treatment of new meteorite classes, the latest spacecraft findings from Mars, information about 100+ new discoveries of planets and stars, planned lunar and planetary missions, more end-of-chapter exercises, and more
* Includes extensive new material and is amply illustrated throughout
* Reviews each major planetary body, asteroids, comets, and other small orbitals
Praise for the previous edition:
"...an incredible compendium of knowledge of the planetary sciences serving the needs of both students and practicing scientists..."
- ICARUS
"...the best study of the subject...complete, well written, with a style that is both lively and elegant."
- PHYSICS WORLD
"...a very comprehensive summary of the results of research in this field...easy to understand."
- REVIEWS OF ASTRONOMICAL TOOLS
"...I am sure that every serious university library will be required to obtain a copy."
- METEORITES AND PLANETARY SCIENCE