Author: George William HillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jupiter (Planet)
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
A New Theory of Jupiter and Saturn
Author: George William HillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jupiter (Planet)
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Formation Of The Solar System, The: Theories Old And New (2nd Edition)
Author: Michael Mark WoolfsonPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1783265248
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
This fully-updated second edition remains the only truly detailed exploration of the origins of our Solar System, written by an authority in the field. Unlike other authors, Michael Woolfson focuses on the formation of the solar system, engaging the reader in an intelligent yet accessible discussion of the development of ideas about how the Solar System formed from ancient times to the present.Within the last five decades new observations and new theoretical advances have transformed the way scientists think about the problem of finding a plausible theory. Spacecraft and landers have explored the planets of the Solar System, observations have been made of Solar-System bodies outside the region of the planets and planets have been detected and observed around many solar-type stars. This new edition brings in the most recent discoveries, including the establishment of dwarf planets and challenges to the ‘standard model’ of planet formation — the Solar Nebula Theory.While presenting the most up-to-date material and the underlying science of the theories described, the book avoids technical jargon and terminology. It thus remains a digestible read for the non-expert interested reader, whilst being detailed and comprehensive enough to be used as an undergraduate physics and astronomy textbook, where the formation of the solar system is a key part of the course.Michael Woolfson is Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at University of York and is an award-winning crystallographer and astronomer.
Physics of Planetary Interiors
Author: Vladimir Naumovich ZharkovPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Saturn in the 21st Century
Author: Kevin H. BainesPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110710677X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
A detailed overview of Saturn's formation, evolution and structure written by eminent planetary scientists involved in the Cassini Orbiter mission.
A New Theory of the Earth, From Its Original to the Consummation of All Things
Author: WhistonA New Theory of the Earth
Author: William WhistonA New Theory of the Earth, from Its Original, to the Consummation of All Things
Author: William WhistonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible and science
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
While Cleo sets aside her feelings about Magnus to fulfill her royal duties, a betrayed Lucia teams up with a vengeful Fire god; Jonas becomes a pawn in the hunt for the Kindred; and King Gaius sails across the Silver Sea to forge a dubious alliance.
Saturn
Author: James L. MartinPublisher: Nova Publishers
ISBN: 9781590335239
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
First observed by Galileo, Saturn lies in the distant reaches of the solar system; it is the sixth planet, a gaseous giant between Jupiter and Uranus. It takes its name from the mythological father of Jupiter and Roman god of agriculture. Because of the famous circle of rings Saturn is one of the most well-regarded occupants of the galaxy. Despite their continuous appearance from Earth, the rings are actually space dust and debris trapped by Saturn's gravitational pull, a fact garnered from several satellite passes and telescope observations. The origin of Saturn's rings, however, remains a mystery. Apart from the rings, we also are aware of its moon system, with the most intriguing planetoid called Titan, itself having been the subject of science fiction speculation as a home to life. Saturn has been visited by Pioneer 11 and the two Voyager probes, with Cassini slated to arrive in 2004. Our study of this most intriguing planet will continue into the foreseeable future, with the hopes of resolving the mysteries it hides. This book provides a thorough and interesting overview of Saturn, from its initial observation centuries ago to the contemporary satellite fly-bys. Anyone captivated by the mysteries of space and the wonders of Saturn needs to understand the background covered here. After the overview is a substantial and carefully selected set of abstracts of literature pertaining to Saturn, with easy access then given through author, title, and subject indexes.
Author: William Whiston
Author: William Whiston