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OverviewThis book gives a detailed introduction to the thousands and thousands of smaller bodies in the solar system. Written for interested laymen, amateur astronomers and students it describes the nature and origin of asteroids, dwarf planets and comets, and gives detailed information about their role in the solar system. The author nicely reviews the history of small-world-exploration and describes past, current and future space craft missions studying small worlds, and presents their results. Readers will learn that small solar system worlds have a dramatically different nature and appearance than the planets. Even though research activity on small worlds has increased in the recent past many of their properties are still in the dark and need further research. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael MoltenbreyPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2016 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 4.277kg ISBN: 9783319230023ISBN 10: 3319230026 Pages: 273 Publication Date: 20 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book presents many of the distinctive parameters for small worlds, especially those that provide distinction from our well known planets. The book's definition and presentation of the parameters is its greatest value. ... From reading it, you will readily see just how much knowledge we've gained of our own backyard in this wide universe. (Mark Mortimer, universetoday.com, November, 2015) This book presents many of the distinctive parameters for small worlds, especially those that provide distinction from our well known planets. The book s definition and presentation of the parameters is its greatest value. From reading it, you will readily see just how much knowledge we ve gained of our own backyard in this wide universe. (Mark Mortimer, universetoday.com, November, 2015) Author InformationDr. Michael Moltenbrey is a computer scientist who based his thesis on simulations on high performance computers. As an active amateur astronomer and former President of his local club, he has been giving many lectures on astronomy to the public. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |