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Asteroids

Thomas H. Burbine

出版	Cambridge University Press, 2017
主題	Mathematics / GeneralScience / Space Science / AstronomyScience / Earth Sciences / General
ISBN	11070968479781107096844
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=hrSSDQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋

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.