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Wiley-Blackwell Discovering the Solar System by Barrie W. Jones

Name: Wiley-Blackwell Discovering the Solar System by Barrie W. Jones
Brand: Wiley-Blackwell
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Explore the wonders of our celestial neighborhood with Discovering the Solar System by Barrie W. Jones from The Open University. This comprehensive text provides an up-to-date account of the Solar System, detailing how various planetary bodies are investigated and modeled. Rather than a simple list of planets, this book uses a thematic approach to help readers understand the underlying science. The content is organized into logical sequences, including chapters dedicated to the interiors of planetary bodies, their surfaces, and their atmospheres. Each sequence begins with a chapter on general principles and processes, followed by specific studies of individual bodies. From the origin of the Solar System to the detailed study of specific planetary characteristics, this book serves as a complete resource for those studying astronomy and space science. It offers a clear look at the methods used to study space and the physical processes that shape the bodies within our system.

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Thematic learning approach that organizes topics by planetary interiors, surfaces, and atmospheres for better understanding.

Comprehensive coverage of the Solar System including its origins and the various ways bodies are investigated.

Includes foundational chapters on general principles and processes before diving into specific planetary bodies.

Written by Barrie W. Jones of The Open University to provide an up-to-date scientific account.

Detailed exploration of how different celestial bodies are modeled and studied by scientists.

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Brand: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0471982431
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Astronomy & Space Science > Solar System
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 February 1999
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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