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The space-age view of cometary physics and chemistry is dealt with in this book. It presents in detail current knowledge of comets, based on the scientific data from the spacecraft missions of 1986 to Halley's Comet. Nucleus, neutral coma, plasma, dust and the origin and evolution of comets are treated in chapters written by leading experts in the field. The book is intended as a reference source for advanced students and researchers in space physics, planetology, geophysics and cosmochemistry.

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Author:   W. F. Huebner
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9783540512288

ISBN 10:   3540512284
Pages:   392
Publication Date:   17 October 1990
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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