Comet science.
Editorial CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Espanya peninsular
- Editorial CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
- ISBN13 9780521645911
- ISBN10 0521645913
- Tipus Llibre
- Pàgines 173
- Any Edició 2000
- Encuadernació Rústica
Seccions
AstronomiaComet science.
Editorial CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Espanya peninsular
Detalls del llibre
This book provides a comprehensive overview of our current knowledge of comets. It presents a fascinating survey of the study of comets throughout history, from antiquity to the present day, and includes the most recent discoveries on the exceptional comets Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake. The authors discuss the role of comets in the formation of our Solar System and describe the links among comets, asteroids and the recently discovered Kuiper-belt objects. The book also includes new insights into the composition and nature of cometary nuclei, with results from the most up-to-date observation techniques. Written in a clear and lively style, and beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to anyone interested in comets and astronomy, professionals and amateurs alike. It will be of particular interest to students and researchers in astronomy, astrophysics and planetary science, as well as general readers with a good background in physics.