Exploring the Planets - Hardcover

Christiansen, Eric H.; Hamblin, Kenneth W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0023224215 ISBN 13: 9780023224218

Publisher: Pearson, 1995

Synopsis

Designed for freshman/sophomore level planetary geology and solar system courses in geology departments and solar system courses in astronomy departments.

Fully revised and updated, Exploring the Planets presents a thorough, systematic examination of planets, moons, asteroids and comets in our solar system. Treating each body in-depth and with great detail, it begins with discussion of small bodies and moves towards larger bodies as it emphasizes the roles of heat and tectonics in planetary evolution. The outer planets are discussed in order outward from the sun to emphasize the role distance from the sun plays in determining composition. Soundly organized around important themes, this text provides a theoretically based examination that facilitates comparative study of bodies and is accessible to non- specialists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0023224215
• ISBN 13: 9780023224218
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 500