An Introduction to the Solar System

by Neil M. McBride (Editor), Iain Gilmour (Editor)

Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for elementary university courses in planetary science. It starts with a tour of the Solar System and an overview of its formation that reviews in detail the terrestrial planets, giant planets and minor bodies. It concludes with a discussion of the origin of the Solar System. The text contains numerous useful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. It is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials.

418 pages, Hardcover

First published February 26, 2004

Reviews

[Ulrich Utiger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive and complete book that can be read by everyone interested in the formation of our solar system.