Encyclopedia of the Solar System - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0124158455 ISBN 13: 9780124158450

Publisher: Elsevier, 2014

Synopsis

The Encyclopedia of the Solar System, third edition provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact-with an astounding breadth of content and breathtaking visual impact. The encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of color digital images and illustrations, and over 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system.

New additions to the third edition will reflect the latest progress and growth in the field, including past and present space missions to the terrestrial planets, the outer solar systems and space telescopes used to detect extrasolar planets.

• Presents 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories, bringing to life the content and aiding in the understanding and retention of key concepts.


• Includes a substantial appendix containing data on planetary missions, fundamental data of relevance for planets and satellites, and a glossary, providing immediately accessible mission data for ease of use in conducting further research or for use in presentations and instruction.


• Contains an extensive bibliography, providing a guide for deeper studies into broader aspects of the field and serving as an excellent entry point for graduate students aiming to broaden their study of planetary science.

About this title

Review:

"Everything you want to know about the solar system is here. ...This is the perfect reference book, lavishly illustrated and well-written." -From the Foreword by WESLEY T. HUNTRESS, JR., Carnegie Institute of Washington "The authors succeed brilliantly at combining the latest results from spacecraft missions and Earth-based observations with thoughtful interpretations of the processes. --" -MARIA T. ZUBER, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Review:

Winner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy, The Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Third Edition includes fifty-seven chapters from over seventy five eminent authors who review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions, making this the definitive solar system reference.

About this edition

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0124158455
• ISBN 13: 9780124158450
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1336
• Editor: Spohn Dr. Tilman, Breuer Dr. Doris, Johnson Torrence