Introductory Notes on Planetary Science: The solar system, exoplanets and planet formation

By Kevin Lewis and Colette Salyk

This textbook provides a physics-based tour of introductory planetary science concepts for undergraduate students majoring in astronomy or planetary science. It shows how principles and equations learned in introductory physics classes can be applied to study many aspects of planets, including dynamics, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. It also includes chapters on the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets, and the physics of planet formation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750322101
• ISBN13: 9780750322102
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"