Book description
A quantitative introduction to the Solar System and planetary systems science for advanced undergraduate students, this engaging new textbook explains the wide variety of physical, chemical and geological processes that govern the motions and properties of planets. The authors provide an overview of our current knowledge and discuss some of…
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1 author picked Fundamental Planetary Science as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
There are few textbooks in the emerging field of planetary science, and this book ranks among the most accessible. Although physics and astronomy-based, it also considers geologic processes and materials in a quantitative way.
I found the hundreds of exercises useful for understanding the concepts introduced in the text.
From Harry's list on planets astronomical objects into geologic worlds.
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