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Dawn of Small Worlds Michael Moltenbrey

Dawn of Small Worlds By Michael Moltenbrey

Dawn of Small Worlds by Michael Moltenbrey


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Summary

This book gives a detailed introduction to the thousands and thousands of smaller bodies in the solar system. Readers will learn that small solar system worlds have a dramatically different nature and appearance than the planets.

Dawn of Small Worlds Summary

Dawn of Small Worlds: Dwarf Planets, Asteroids, Comets by Michael Moltenbrey

This book gives a detailed introduction to the thousands and thousands of smaller bodies in the solar system. Written for interested laymen, amateur astronomers and students it describes the nature and origin of asteroids, dwarf planets and comets, and gives detailed information about their role in the solar system. The author nicely reviews the history of small-world-exploration and describes past, current and future space craft missions studying small worlds, and presents their results. Readers will learn that small solar system worlds have a dramatically different nature and appearance than the planets. Even though research activity on small worlds has increased in the recent past many of their properties are still in the dark and need further research.

Dawn of Small Worlds Reviews

"This book presents many of the distinctive parameters for small worlds, especially those that provide distinction from our well known planets. The book's definition and presentation of the parameters is its greatest value. ... From reading it, you will readily see just how much knowledge we've gained of our own backyard in this wide universe." (Mark Mortimer, universetoday.com, November, 2015)

About Michael Moltenbrey

Dr. Michael Moltenbrey is a computer scientist who based his thesis on simulations on high performance computers. As an active amateur astronomer and former President of his local club, he has been giving many lectures on astronomy to the public.

Table of Contents

The Solar System - An Overview.- Dwarf Planets.- Asteroids.- Comets.- References.

Additional information

GOR011231791
9783319230023
3319230026
Dawn of Small Worlds: Dwarf Planets, Asteroids, Comets by Michael Moltenbrey
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Springer International Publishing AG
2015-11-20
273
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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