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Solar System Astrophysics: Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System

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By: Eugene F Milone(Author), William JF Wilson(Author)
482 pages, 27 colour & 161 b/w photos and illustrations, 42 tables
Publisher: Springer Nature
Solar System Astrophysics: Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System
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About this book

Please note that this book continue its page numbering from Solar System Astrophysics: Background Science and the Inner Solar System.

The second edition of Solar System Astrophysics: Planetary Atmospheres and the Outer Solar System provides a timely update of our knowledge of planetary atmospheres and of the bodies of the outer solar system and their analogs in other planetary systems. This volume begins with an expanded treatment of the physics, chemistry, and meteorology of the atmospheres of the Earth, Venus, and Mars, moving on to their magnetospheres and then to a full discussion of the gas and ice giants and their properties. From here, attention switches to the small bodies of the solar system, beginning with the natural satellites. The comets, meteors, meteorites, and asteroids are discussed in order, and the volume concludes with the origin and evolution of our solar system. Finally, a fully revised section on extrasolar planetary systems puts the development of our system in a wider and increasingly well understood galactic context.

All of the material is presented within a framework of historical importance. This book and its sister volume, Solar System Astrophysics: Background Science and the Inner Solar System, are pedagogically well written, providing clearly illustrated explanations, for example, of such topics as the numerical integration of the Adams-Williamson equation, the equations of state in planetary interiors and atmospheres, Maxwell's equations as applied to planetary ionospheres and magnetospheres, and the physics and chemistry of the Habitable Zone in planetary systems.

Together, the volumes form a comprehensive text for any university course that aims to deal with all aspects of solar and extra-solar planetary systems. They will appeal separately to the intellectually curious who would like to know how just how far our knowledge of the solar system has progressed in recent years.

Contents

- Planetary Atmospheres
- Planetary Ionospheres and Magnetospheres
- The Giant Planets
- Satellite and Ring Systems
- Comets and Meteors
- Meteorites, Asteroids, and the Age and Origin of Planetary Systems
- Extra-solar Planetary Systems

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Biography

Eugene Milone has been Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Astrophysics for 35 years, and has taught at the University of Calgary, San Diego State University, and Ruhr-Universitat Bochum. He is a member of the International Astronomical Union, American Astronomical Society, Canadian Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, New York Academy of Science, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, International Dark Sky Society, and the International Symposia.

William Wilson has been Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Astrophysics at the University of Calgary for 30 years. He has spent 15 years teaching courses in Solar System Astrophysics and Stellar Structure and Evolution. His research areas are stellar evolution and stellar properties.

Textbook
By: Eugene F Milone(Author), William JF Wilson(Author)
482 pages, 27 colour & 161 b/w photos and illustrations, 42 tables
Publisher: Springer Nature
Media reviews

"This second edition [...] provides 'new insights' on the topic and contains additional material on the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and other areas. [...] The writing is lucid and the discussions are easy to follow. This valuable addition to college libraries will also be welcome on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the solar system. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above."
– A. Spero, Choice, Vol. 52 (1), September, 2014

Review of the first edition:
"The authors meld concepts of geology and chemistry with astronomy to address planetary atmospheres at all levels and meteorology. [...] The book explores atmospheric structure, ionization, and particle environments and includes very complete descriptions of satellites and ring structure, comets, meteors, meteorites, and asteroids. [...] This [...] is extremely thorough, up-to-date, and one of the best places to go for a handy reference on solar system topics. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals."
– W. E. Howard III, Choice, Vol. 46 (8), April, 2009

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