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Principles of Planetary Science: From the Earth-Moon System to Retrograde Triton and Exolife

Principles of Planetary Science: From the Earth-Moon System to Retrograde Triton and Exolife

Gorkavyi, Nick
Reale, Oreste
Taidakova, Tatiana

Paperback

Astronomy & SpacePhysics

PREORDER - Expected ship date December 1, 2026

ISBN10: 0443485410
ISBN13: 9780443485411
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: Dec 1 2026
Pages: 470
Language: English
Principles of Planetary Science: From the Earth-Moon System to Retrograde Triton and ExoLife offers a captivating journey into the origins and evolution of our Solar System. Designed for students, researchers, and space enthusiasts, this book combines clear explanations with stunning illustrations and online resources to make complex phenomena accessible. It covers fundamental topics such as Earth's formation, lunar origins, planetary atmospheres, asteroid dynamics, and the mysteries surrounding exoplanets and irregular satellites. The volume emphasizes original models and recent discoveries, encouraging critical thinking and inspiring future research.

Whether used as a textbook or reference, it provides a solid scientific foundation while highlighting unresolved problems and intriguing phenomena. The book's engaging approach aims to foster curiosity, deepen understanding, and motivate exploration of space data through satellite images and telescopic observations. This comprehensive yet accessible volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the dynamic processes shaping our planetary neighborhood and beyond.

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