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Principles of Planetary Science,
Edition 1 From the Earth–Moon System to Retrograde Triton and ExoLifeEditors: By Nick Gorkavyi, Oreste Reale and Tatiana Taidakova
Publication Date:
01 Dec 2026
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Description
Principles of Planetary Science: From the Earth–Moon System to Retrograde Triton and ExoLife offers a captivating journey into the origins and evolution of our Solar System. Designed for students, researchers, and space enthusiasts, this book combines clear explanations with stunning illustrations and online resources to make complex phenomena accessible. It covers fundamental topics such as Earth’s formation, lunar origins, planetary atmospheres, asteroid dynamics, and the mysteries surrounding exoplanets and irregular satellites. The volume emphasizes original models and recent discoveries, encouraging critical thinking and inspiring future research.Whether used as a textbook or reference, it provides a solid scientific foundation while highlighting unresolved problems and intriguing phenomena. The book’s engaging approach aims to foster curiosity, deepen understanding, and motivate exploration of space data through satellite images and telescopic observations. This comprehensive yet accessible volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the dynamic processes shaping our planetary neighborhood and beyond.
Key Features
- Offers insights into unresolved problems and mysteries of the Solar System, inspiring further research
- Presents original theoretical models for lunar and planetary origins, enhancing scientific understanding
- Includes richly illustrated online resources, enabling readers to explore space data and images from satellites and telescopes
- Combines fundamental concepts with cutting-edge research, making complex phenomena accessible to a broad audience
- Serves as both a textbook and a reference for professional astronomers and early-career researchers
About the author
By Nick Gorkavyi, Lead Programmer/Analyst, Science Systems and Applications, USA; Oreste Reale, Corporate Chief Scientist, Science Systems and Applications, USA and Tatiana Taidakova, Senior Scientist, Greenwich Institute for Science and Technology, USA
1. Introduction to the Solar System
2. Earth. Origin from Planetesimals
3. Earth. Floating Lithosphere, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes
4. Earth. The Biosphere
5. Earth. Atmosphere and Clouds
6. Earth. Space Satellites Looking Down
7. Earth. The Hydrosphere and Its Origin
8. The Moon. Surface
9. The Moon. Subsurface Water
10. The Moon. Minerals
11. The Moon. A Catastrophe of Catastrophic Origin
12. The Moon. A Regular Origin
13. The Interplanetary Environment
14. Mercury and Venus
15. The Origin of Mars and the Asteroid Belt
16. The Geology of Mars and Its Moons
17. The Atmosphere of Mars
18. Cities on Mars?
19. Asteroid Moons
20. Asteroid Hazard
21. The Jupiter System
22. The Saturn System
23. The Uranus System
24. The Neptune System
25. Pluto and the Trans-Neptunian Region
26. Exoplanets
27. Conclusion. The Future of Modern Planetary Science
2. Earth. Origin from Planetesimals
3. Earth. Floating Lithosphere, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes
4. Earth. The Biosphere
5. Earth. Atmosphere and Clouds
6. Earth. Space Satellites Looking Down
7. Earth. The Hydrosphere and Its Origin
8. The Moon. Surface
9. The Moon. Subsurface Water
10. The Moon. Minerals
11. The Moon. A Catastrophe of Catastrophic Origin
12. The Moon. A Regular Origin
13. The Interplanetary Environment
14. Mercury and Venus
15. The Origin of Mars and the Asteroid Belt
16. The Geology of Mars and Its Moons
17. The Atmosphere of Mars
18. Cities on Mars?
19. Asteroid Moons
20. Asteroid Hazard
21. The Jupiter System
22. The Saturn System
23. The Uranus System
24. The Neptune System
25. Pluto and the Trans-Neptunian Region
26. Exoplanets
27. Conclusion. The Future of Modern Planetary Science
ISBN:
9780443485411
Page Count:
470
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Graduate students, researchers, and professionals in planetary science; Astrophysicists, space scientists, astronomy educators, planetary geologists, exoplanet researchers