Planetary Science: The Science of Planets around Stars (2nd Edition) – eBook

Description

**Book Description:**

Following the success of its inaugural edition, *Planetary Science: The Science of Planets around Stars, 2^nd Edition* (PDF) has been meticulously updated to incorporate cutting-edge theories, observations, and analyses from the realm of planetary and stellar science. This edition reflects groundbreaking insights, including the reclassification of Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet, reshaping our understanding of the celestial hierarchy.

Delve into the remarkable interplay between planets and the stars they orbit in this comprehensive guide. This new edition not only documents the genesis, evolution, and demise of stars but also critically examines how our Sun’s characteristics influence the dynamics of the Solar System. Enhanced by new materials and refined analytical approaches, this textbook is an indispensable resource for students and researchers alike.

The ebook is composed of two integral sections. The first segment serves as a primer for those unfamiliar with stellar phenomena and the overarching structure of the Solar System. It provides a clear and approachable overview of stellar properties and the relationships between celestial bodies, alongside vital outcomes derived from scientific inquiry.

Complementing this foundational knowledge, the second section comprises an extensive collection of **43** appendices. These appendices delve into the core scientific principles essential for explaining the prominent features of our Solar System. Covering a diverse array of specialized subjects—from mineralogy to the mechanical interactions between radiation and matter—this resource provides a solid grounding in essential concepts.

Additionally, the ebook features end-of-chapter problems that equip students with a practical, quantitative comprehension of solar system dynamics and stellar phenomena. These exercises encourage learners to derive useful estimates for various parameters, even in circumstances where precise values remain elusive. While students can tackle these challenges with a simple hand calculator, they are also encouraged to utilize the Fortran computer programs available on the ebook’s CRC Press web page.

This textbook strikes a balance by presenting complex topics in a straightforward manner, making it relevant for students in multiple disciplines such as geology, astronomy, and earth sciences. It fosters a deeper understanding of the Solar System’s nature, illuminating the forces that drive its behavior and potentially impact our planet in the future.

### Reviews

“… *a very inclusive introduction to planetary science addressed to first-level students or self-learning readers. The key chapters provide insights on topics relevant to both solar planets and exoplanets, complemented by appendices that offer a broader astrophysical and physical context. This ebook should be considered by lecturers as a valuable textbook for planetary science courses at educational institutions worldwide*.” — Pure and Applied Geophysics, March 2014

“*The ebook presents a unique blend of an engaging narrative on the formation of the Solar System alongside comprehensive calculations that illustrate the fundamental physics underlying these processes. Students pursuing formal courses will find the inclusion of numerous problems particularly beneficial*.” — Iwan Williams, School of Physics and Astronomy, Queen Mary, University of London

**NOTE:** The product exclusively contains the ebook, *Planetary Science: The Science of Planets around Stars, 2^nd Edition*, in PDF format. No access codes are included.

### ISBN Numbers:
– 978-1138187634
– 978-1138187641