Solar system: the Sun and planets

Places the history of geology into the larger context of the history of science in general.

Places the history of geology into the larger context of the history of science in general.

An introduction to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence through the lens of Fermi''s paradox, discussing methodology and potential solutions.

Presents the distinctive processes and characteristics of glaciovolcanic eruptions, with reference to terrestrial and Mars occurrences.

Presents the distinctive processes and characteristics of glaciovolcanic eruptions, with reference to terrestrial and Mars occurrences.

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book explores what makes the conditions on Earth ''just right'' to sustain life.

Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book explores what makes the conditions on Earth ''just right'' to sustain life.

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

This textbook provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics from the Sun to the interstellar medium.

An essential reference source on modern Mars exploration, analysing twenty-first-century mission proposals and spacecraft, rover and landing operations.

An essential reference source on modern Mars exploration, analysing twenty-first-century mission proposals and spacecraft, rover and landing operations.

A unique handbook for amateur and professional astronomers explains the causes of meteor showers on Earth.

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods in modern astronomical polarimetry.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach to seismology, this unique book reviews the most recent developments in planetary seismology, helioseismology, and asteroseismology.

An engaging read for anyone curious about asteroids and what they may mean for our future - both as threats and opportunities.

An engaging read for anyone curious about asteroids and what they may mean for our future - both as threats and opportunities.

A comprehensive review of state-of-the-art techniques, models and research methods in modern astronomical polarimetry.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach to seismology, this unique book reviews the most recent developments in planetary seismology, helioseismology, and asteroseismology.

New advanced astrobiology textbook providing the most comprehensive coverage currently available.

New advanced astrobiology textbook providing the most comprehensive coverage currently available.

This book for graduate students and researchers introduces examples of complexity phenomena related to observed plasma processes in the space environment.

This book for graduate students and researchers introduces examples of complexity phenomena related to observed plasma processes in the space environment.

A stunning visual reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages.

This updated second edition takes in the latest measurements.

Reference for graduate students and researchers in planetary sciences, volcanology, remote sensing and geology.

A stunning visual reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages.

This updated second edition takes in the latest measurements.

A leading Venus researcher explains in a friendly non-technical style what we know through our investigations of Earth''s ''twin'' planet.

A leading Venus researcher explains in a friendly non-technical style what we know through our investigations of Earth''s ''twin'' planet.

The first comprehensive introduction to the dynamics of the Solar System - includes free Internet Mathematica® software package.

A comprehensive, up-to-date overview of all important topics in exoplanet research, ideal for astronomy and planetary science researchers entering the field.

The first comprehensive introduction to the dynamics of the Solar System - includes free Internet Mathematica® software package.

A complete story of the human lunar experience, presenting many interesting but little-known events in lunar science for the first time.

A complete story of the human lunar experience, presenting many interesting but little-known events in lunar science for the first time.

This comprehensive reference and guide examines the processes that shape the atmosphere and surface of Titan, Saturn''s largest moon.

This comprehensive reference and guide examines the processes that shape the atmosphere and surface of Titan, Saturn''s largest moon.

A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.

A practical primer for aspiring observers of the planets and other Solar System objects, written by an experienced amateur astronomer.

Featuring hundreds of images, this textbook explores the geological evolution of planets and moons for undergraduate students in planetary science.

A detailed visual reference covering the exploration of Mars from 1953 to 2003 through annotated maps, photographs, tables and detailed mission descriptions.

Featuring hundreds of images, this textbook explores the geological evolution of planets and moons for undergraduate students in planetary science.

A detailed visual reference covering the exploration of Mars from 1953 to 2003 through annotated maps, photographs, tables and detailed mission descriptions.

Richly illustrated and up-to-date, this book is a timely account of Pluto for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike.

Richly illustrated and up-to-date, this book is a timely account of Pluto for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike.

Written with passion and punch, eight distinguished researchers give a unique insight into planetary science, and describe the most enticing discoveries in their subject.

With full color images, this classic reference is brought up-to-date, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in planetary science.

A comprehensive, up-to-date overview of all important topics in exoplanet research, ideal for astronomy and planetary science researchers entering the field.

With full color images, this classic reference is brought up-to-date, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in planetary science.

This book presents a study of the various feelings of awe and wonder experienced by astronauts during space flight.

After pioneering this technology and growing the market, COMSAT fell prey to changes in government policy and to its own lack of entrepreneurial talent.