Solar system: the Sun and planets

Updated third edition introduces undergraduates to the Solar System''s bodies, the processes upon and within them, and their origins and evolution.

A self-contained graduate-level introduction to the physical processes that shape planetary systems, covering all stages of planet formation.

A quantitative introduction to planetary science for advanced undergraduates, including planet formation, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

A self-contained graduate-level introduction to the physical processes that shape planetary systems, covering all stages of planet formation.

A complete and in-depth review of exoplanet research, covering the discovery methods, physics and theoretical background.

A complete and in-depth review of exoplanet research, covering the discovery methods, physics and theoretical background.

An interdisciplinary review of research in geomagnetism, aeronomy and space weather, written by eminent researchers from these fields.

An overview of state-of-the-art research into properties and possible formation mechanisms of chondrules, by leading cosmochemists and astrophysicists.

This book clearly explains the processes of making ultracondensed matter using dynamic compression, and provides an overview of research in this field.

This book clearly explains the processes of making ultracondensed matter using dynamic compression, and provides an overview of research in this field.

This volume reviews all aspects of Mars atmospheric science from the surface to space, and from now and into the past.

This volume reviews all aspects of Mars atmospheric science from the surface to space, and from now and into the past.

A senior planetary astronomer leads this personal tour of NASA''s latest Solar System discoveries.

A senior planetary astronomer leads this personal tour of NASA''s latest Solar System discoveries.

An authoritative and readable introduction to the Sun, our nearest star, from two experienced astronomers, for general science readers.

This advanced textbook reviews the complex interaction between the Sun''s plasma atmosphere and its magnetic field.

An authoritative and readable introduction to the Sun, our nearest star, from two experienced astronomers, for general science readers.

The book discusses the phenomenal diversity of cosmic and terrestrial plasmas, from the early universe to the Earth''s ionosphere.

This advanced textbook reviews the complex interaction between the Sun''s plasma atmosphere and its magnetic field.

An engaging account of our quest for habitable environments, recounting fascinating recent discoveries and providing insight into future space missions.

An engaging account of our quest for habitable environments, recounting fascinating recent discoveries and providing insight into future space missions.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

Fully updated, this new edition provides a uniquely interdisciplinary overview of Earth''s history and evolution for Earth science undergraduates.

Unique atlas with 144 maps covering the entire Moon.

The third of these texts focuses on the sunspot cycle and its effects on space weather and planetary climates.

Explores the possible nature of extraterrestrial life, and how similar it may be to life on Earth.

This book delves into the complexities of space governance, offering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

This book offers a tour of "e;the known galaxy"e;, here defined as the region of interstellar space closest to Earth.

This book offers a tour of "e;the known galaxy"e;, here defined as the region of interstellar space closest to Earth.

In Placing Outer Space Lisa Messeri traces how the place-making practices of planetary scientists transform the void of space into a cosmos filled with worlds that can be known and explored.

Fuchsian reduction is a method for representing solutions of nonlinear PDEs near singularities.

The one thing for which this century will be remembered 500 years from now was: This was the century when we began the exploration of space.

In the mid-1990s, astronomers made history when they began to find planets orbiting stars in the Milky Way.

Was, wenn der Urknall weniger eine unumstößliche Wahrheit als vielmehr eine gedankliche ›Erfindung‹ ist?

This book delves into the complexities of space governance, offering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

This book describes the evolution and development of the Division's research throughout the years and the ways in which scientists responded to the needs of the community.

Exploration by space probes has revealed many fascinating details about Earth’s planetary neighbours.

This books presents a brief review of modern concepts of the Sun-Earth problem and proposed physical mechanisms of solar-terrestrial relations (STR).

Unified treatment of physical principles of planetary climates for advanced students and researchers in atmospheric science, Earth and planetary science.

Unified treatment of physical principles of planetary climates for advanced students and researchers in atmospheric science, Earth and planetary science.

Devoted to exploring questions about the origin and evolution of life in our Universe, this interdisciplinary book has widespread appeal.

The third of these texts focuses on the sunspot cycle and its effects on space weather and planetary climates.

Demonstrates the application of image registration for creating mosaics of satellite images and tracking temporal changes at the Earth''s surface.

Demonstrates the application of image registration for creating mosaics of satellite images and tracking temporal changes at the Earth''s surface.

Devoted to exploring questions about the origin and evolution of life in our Universe, this interdisciplinary book has widespread appeal.

Containing interviews with astronomers, geologists, biologists, and writers, this book will fascinate anyone who has ever wondered ''Are we alone?

Global maps and high-resolution mosaics of Jupiter''s four large moons are compiled in this important atlas for researchers.

This book is an essential reference volume that surveys tectonic landforms on solid bodies throughout the Solar System.

Philosophers, historians, ethicists, and theologians provide the perspectives of their fields on astrobiology for graduate students and researchers.

Provides the first interdisciplinary introduction to cosmochemistry, making this exciting and evolving field accessible to undergraduate and graduate students.