Overview

The author here casts a geological eye over the major satellites of the outer planets (from Jupiter to Neptune), and shows that each one is a distinctive member of a family of worlds. He draws attention to the similarities and differences between them, and discusses in particular how tectonic and volcanic processes have shaped their rigid outer layers, driven by heat from within. The text is illustrated with close-up images from the Voyager space probes and explanatory line drawings. Written at an introductory level, the book should be of use to those who wish to know more about our solar system. It explains to astronomers what interests planetary geologists about these bodies, and opens a window for geologists by showing them a host of geological processes occurring on other worlds.

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Author:   David A. Rothery
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Clarendon Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9780198542902

ISBN 10:   0198542909
Pages:   221
Publication Date:   December 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9780195125559
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Composition and evolution of satellites; Voyager; Icy lithospheres; Dead worlds; Recently active worlds; Active worlds; Unseen worlds; What next?; Appendix: Names of surface features; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

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