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Asteroids and Their Uses (ELLIS HORWOOD LIBRARY OF SPACE SCIENCE AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY) - Hardcover

Kowal, C.T.

 
9780130506184: Asteroids and Their Uses (ELLIS HORWOOD LIBRARY OF SPACE SCIENCE AND SPACE TECHNOLOGY)
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ISBN 10: 0130506184 ISBN 13: 9780130506184
Publisher: Ellis Horwood Ltd , Publisher, 1988

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Synopsis

This study discusses the astronomical and geological significance of asteroids. Following an historical survey of the subject, main belt asteroids and asteroid families are discussed. Observational techniques for determining surface composition, sizes and temperatures are described, along with theories for the formation and evolution of these bodies. The book concludes by summarizing the possible commercial uses of asteroids, forthcoming space missions to them, and areas of future research.

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Publisher
Ellis Horwood Ltd , Publisher
Publication date
1988
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0130506184
ISBN 13 
9780130506184
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
397

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