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.
- ISBN10 0023224215
- ISBN13 9780023224218
- Publish Date 5 April 1995
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 500
- Language English