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Asteroids: Astronomical and Geological Bodies

Name: Asteroids: Astronomical and Geological Bodies
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9781107096844
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Contributors:

Thomas H. Burbine

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Science

Book Subcategory:

Space Science

Book Topic:

Astronomy

Series:

Cambridge Planetary Science #17

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Release Date:

2017-02-03

ISBN 13:

9781107096844

Weight:

2.12 lbs

Size:

10.08 x 6.89 x 0.94 inches

Pages:

394

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Description

Asteroid science is a fundamental topic in planetary science and is key to furthering our understanding of planetary formation and the evolution of the Solar System. Ground-based observations and missions have provided a wealth of new data in recent years, and forthcoming missions promise further exciting results. This accessible book presents a comprehensive introduction to asteroid science, summarising the astronomical and geological characteristics of asteroids. The interdisciplinary nature of asteroid science is reflected in the broad range of topics covered, including asteroid and meteorite classification, chemical and physical properties of asteroids, observational techniques, cratering, and the discovery of asteroids and how they are named. Other chapters discuss past, present and future space missions and the threat that these bodies pose for Earth. Based on an upper-level course on asteroids and meteorites taught by the author, this book is ideal for students, researchers and professional scientists looking for an overview of asteroid science.

About the Author
Burbine, Thomas H.: - Thomas H. Burbine is Director of the Williston Observatory at Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, and holds a PhD in Planetary Sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a collaborator on the OSIRIS-Rex sample return mission, and asteroid (5159) Burbine is named in his honour.