The Planetary System
The Planetary System
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Summary
Drawing on advances in the field, this text examines the planetary system, offering an account of the evolution of the solar system. This edition includes a new chapter on the Sun.
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The Planetary System by David Morrison
Co-authors Morrison and Owen are among the leading researchers in planetary astronomy today, and this book reflects their expertise and excitement for the subject. Drawing on recent findings, this authoritative, up-to-date text gives a straightforward account of the evolution of the solar system. Written in an informal style without the use of mathematics, this book is equally accessible to beginning college students and amateur scientists. In the second edition, the results of recent space exploration are augmented by a new chapter on the sun. Six chapters are now in full color to provide a visual survey of the solar system.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780201554502 |
| ISBN 10 | 020155450X |
| Title | The Planetary System |
| Author | David Morrison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Pearson Education (US) |
| Year published | 1996-04-18 |
| Number of pages | 570 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |