Asteroids-Thomas H Burbine-Cambridge University Press-9781107096844
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Asteroids-Thomas H Burbine-Cambridge University Press
Asteroid science is a fundamental topic in planetary science and is key
to furthering our understanding of planetary formation and the evolution
of the Solar System. Ground-based observations and missions have
provided a wealth of new data in recent years, and forthcoming missions
promise further exciting results. This accessible book presents a
comprehensive introduction to asteroid science, summarising the
astronomical and geological characteristics of asteroids. The
interdisciplinary nature of asteroid science is reflected in the broad
range of topics covered, including asteroid and meteorite
classification, chemical and physical properties of asteroids,
observational techniques, cratering, and the discovery of asteroids and
how they are named. Other chapters discuss past, present and future
space missions and the threat that these bodies pose for Earth. Based on
an upper-level course on asteroids and meteorites taught by the author,
this book is ideal for students, researchers and professional
scientists looking for an overview of asteroid science
Book | |
ISBN | 9781107096844 |
PUBLISHER | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 394 |
Binding | HARDBACK |
Edition | 2016 |
Language | English |