Solar system: the Sun and planets Books
Cambridge University Press planetarysurfaceprocesses
Book SynopsisPlanetary Surface Processes is the first advanced textbook to cover the full range of geologic processes that shape the surfaces of planetary-scale bodies. Using a modern, quantitative approach, this book reconsiders geologic processes outside the traditional terrestrial context. It highlights processes that are contingent upon Earth's unique circumstances and processes that are universal. For example, it shows explicitly that equations predicting the velocity of a river are dependent on gravity: traditional geomorphology textbooks fail to take this into account. This textbook is a one-stop source of information on planetary surface processes, providing readers with the necessary background to interpret new data from NASA, ESA and other space missions. Based on a course taught by the author at the University of Arizona for 25 years, it is aimed at advanced students, and is also an invaluable resource for researchers, professional planetary scientists and space-mission engineers.Trade Review'… an essential volume for any student of terrestrial or more exotic geology and geomorphology, and it contains a lot of fascinating nuggets for the general reader.' Spaceflight'Melosh is an intellectual giant … [this book] will continue to reward the reader for decades to come. Each time I open this book, I learn something new or at least see an old idea presented in a way I had not thought of before … The book is a remarkable resource, and I plan to incorporate it in my own teaching of Earth and planetary surface processes …' Jon Pelletier, Meteoritics and Planetary ScienceTable of ContentsPreface; 1. The grand tour; 2. The shapes of planets and moons; 3. Strength versus gravity; 4. Tectonics; 5. Volcanism; 6. Impact cratering; 7. Regoliths, weathering and surface texture; 8. Slopes and mass movement; 9. Wind; 10. Water; 11. Ice; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Meteorites and Parent Planets 2ed
Book SynopsisMeteorites and Their Parent Planets provides an engrossing overview of a highly interdisciplinary field - the study of extraterrestrial materials. The second edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from, and how they get to Earth. Meteorites offer important insights into processes in stars and in interstellar regions, the birth of our solar system, the formation and evolution of planets and smaller bodies, and the origin of life. The first edition was immensely popular with meteorite collectors, scientists and science students in many fields, and amateur astronomers. In this second edition all of the illustrations have been updated and improved, many sections have been expanded and modified based on discoveries in the last decade, and a new final chapter on the importance of meteorites has been added. Everyone with an interest in meteorites will want a copy of this book.Trade Review'Meteorites and Their Parent Planets provides an engrossing overview of a highly interdisciplinary field - the study of extraterrestrial materials. The second edition of this successful book has been thoroughly revised, and describes the nature of meteorites, where they come from, and how they get to Earth … Harry McSween's writing is accessible to scientists and non-scientists alike … This book gives the reader a clear understanding of the fundamentals of a complex subject. The softback is good value and the book should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the origin and evolution of the Solar System.' R. L. S. Taylor, Spaceflight'Harry McSween's writing is accessible to scientists and non-scientists alike … the book should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the origin and evolution of the Solar System.' R. L. S. Taylor, Spaceflight' … an excellent intorduction to meteoritics for those Earth Scientists who have an interest in but not a specialist knowledge of the subject.' Allan Pring, Geological Magazine' … a very interesting read and is a welcome addition to my bookshelf … generally the text is explanatory and written so that someone with a general interest can follow it quite easily. On the other hand, there seems to be sufficient technical backup to make the book a useful reference tool for those a little more experienced in the subject … All in all a very good interesting book, particularly for pure geologists. It would, I think be of general interest to all Geoscientists.' Geoscientist'The first edition provided one of the initial sparks to my interest in meteorites, and this new book is no less inspiring. This book is up to date, broad in focus, and confidently written by an author with a deep understanding of his subject. It is a must for the bookshelf of every planetary scientist, as well as being of interest to students and scientists from other disciplines. The easy writing style would also make it an enjoyable read for an interested amateur or bright teenager.' Sara Russell, The ObservatoryTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction to meteorites; 2. Chondrites; 3. Chondrite parent bodies; 4. Achondrites; 5. Achondrite parent bodies; 6. Iron and stony-iron meteorites; 7. Iron and stony-iron parent bodies; 8. A space odyssey; 9. The importance of meteorites: some examples; Appendix of minerals; Glossary; Index.
£69.34
Cambridge University Press Planetary Crusts Their Composition Origin and Evolution 10 Cambridge Planetary Science Series Number 10
Book SynopsisThis book explains how and why solid planets and satellites develop crusts. It presents a comprehensive survey and comparative analysis of crustal development on different planetary bodies, and is a key reference for researchers and students in geology, geochemistry, planetary science, astrobiology and astronomy.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: 'Rarely does one find a book which truly examines in detail the subject of comparative planetology. This is just such a book. … an excellent starting point to delve deeper into the specific subject. … In summary this is a unique book, addressing for the first time the subject of planetary crusts from a comparative point of view in a clear and thorough manner; I recommend it to students and specialists alike.' Planetary and Space ScienceReview of the hardback: 'In conclusion, Planetary Crusts: Their Composition, Origin and Evolution is a well-written and researched book that would complement the library of any crustal scientist, graduate-level student studying planets, or a person curious as to how planets and their crusts came about.' The Meteoritical SocietyReview of the hardback: '… a comprehensive description and insightful discussion of virtually all salient aspects of the formation and the evolution of planets and their interiors.' Nature GeoscienceTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Prologue; Notes and references; 1. The planets: their formation and differentiation; 2. A primary crust: the highland crust of the Moon; 3. A secondary crust: the lunar maria; 4. Mercury; 5. Mars: early differentiation and planetary composition; 6. Mars: crustal composition and evolution; 7. Venus: a twin planet to Earth?; 8. The oceanic crust of the Earth; 9. The Hadean crust of the Earth; 10. The Archean crust of the Earth; 11. The post-Archean continental crust; 12. Composition and evolution of the continental crust; 13. Crusts on minor bodies; 14. Reflections: the elusive patterns of planetary crusts; Indexes.
£129.86
The Natural History Museum Meteorites
Book SynopsisA cutting edge, illustrated introduction to the evolving science of meteorites, which reveals how their impacts have shaped planets, asteroids and moons.
£12.74
Random House USA Inc Sadie Soars Into Space
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Sun
Book SynopsisSeymour Simon presents a fascinating introduction to the star that is the center of our Solar System.Young readers will love exploring the wonders of the sun, from the constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases that forms its surface.Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author''s note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
£8.54
Princeton University Press Stars and Planets The Most Complete Guide to the
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The handy size, copious illustrations, maps and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout ... practically beg[s] astronomers to take [Stars and Planets] along to star parties."--Astronomy "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope."--Discover "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way."--Library Journal "Though I'm not in a position to assess the title's proclamation of being the most complete guide, I will say that it is the best one that I've read. With Ian Ridpath's text and Wil Tirion's illustrations, the Princeton Field Guides Stars & Planets is a wonderful guide to the stars, planets, galaxies, and our own solar system. It will help in getting that elusive target into the finder and onto the eagerly awaiting eye."--Mark Mortimer, Universe Today Praise for previous editions: "For those who gaze at the night sky, seeking the familiar patterns known to sailors and shepherds, this field guide will be an invaluable companion."--Bruce E. Fleury, Science Books & Films Praise for previous editions: "This marvelously dense field guide tells you everything you need to know to find your way around the sky, whether you are an eager novice who is just looking around or a serious observer using binoculars or a telescope."--Discover Praise for previous editions: "[A] first-class pocket field guide to the sky... The charts, by Wil Tirion, are what we would expect of this master of celestial cartography; they are uncluttered, easy to read, and compress many (but not too many!) objects in a small space... [A] very nicely produced book."--John Mosley, Planetarian Praise for previous editions: "The handy size, copious illustrations, maps, and charts, as well as the latest in astrophotography throughout ... practically beg[s] astronomers to take [Stars and Planets] along to star parties."--Astronomy Praise for previous editions: "Comprehensive yet compact... this beautiful guide is suitable for amateurs and novices as well as stargazers more acquainted with navigating their night skies."--Irene Wanner, Seattle Times Praise for previous editions: "[A] rich resource for advanced amateurs, but novices will also like the star charts (both Northern and Southern hemispheres) and abundant explanatory text detailing each of the 88 constellations and the stars within them, as well as the sun, moon, planets, and Milky Way."--Library Journal Praise for previous editions: "Ridpath and Tirion are an unbeatable team. Ridpath writes concisely and movingly about the sky, and Tirion's charts are beautifully done and easy to follow. This is a superb guide to the night sky."--David H. Levy, codiscoverer of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet Praise for previous editions: "A concise and beautifully illustrated guide to the sky's best sights, and to the science behind them."--Mitchell Begelman, author of Turn Right at Orion: Travels through the Cosmos
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University Press of Kansas Sovereign Mars Transforming Our Values through
Book SynopsisArgues that settling Mars offers a transformative opportunity to avoid the mistakes of the past by ‘liberating Mars’ as a sovereign planet from the start. Rather than see space as a way to escape human problems on Earth, Mars presents humanity with a challenge to address these problems by thinking about the theory and practice of civilization.Trade Review"As we enter the New Space Age, one of many far-reaching questions is whether Mars should become a sovereign and autonomous planetary state or follow some other governance model. The mind reels at the political and scientific implications applied on a planetary scale, but in this timely and original volume Jacob Haqq-Misra addresses the issues of Martian governance solidly, passionately, and readably. This book constitutes a significant contribution to the rather sparse literature on the societal implications of space exploration."—Steven J. Dick, former NASA Chief HistorianTable of ContentsPreface1. Why Live in Space2. Sovereignty on Earth3. The Outer Space Treaty4. the Law of the Sea5. The Antarctic Treaty System6. Cooperative Sovereignty on Mars7. Transformative Value8. Sovereign Mars9. Deep Altruism10. Think Like a MartianAfterwordNotesBibliographyIndex
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Lutterworth Press Guide to Comets
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Institute of Physics Publishing ExoFrontiers
Book SynopsisThis book is a compendium of key scientific questions, challenges, and opportunities across different areas of exoplanetary science. The field is currently experiencing rapid growth, and the book provides a front-row view of the advancements at the cutting-edge of the field. Each chapter contains a short exposition on the most important open questions, challenges, and opportunities in a specific area from the perspective of one or more top experts in the area. It provides a starting point for researchers, experts and non-experts alike, to obtain a quick overview of the forefront of exoplanetary science and a vision for the future of the field. Topics range from observational developments and techniques, including exoplanet detection and characterisation methods and state-of-the-art and future missions, to exoplanet theory and modelling including planet formation, planetary interiors, atmospheres, habitability and the search for life.Key Features
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IOP Publishing ExoFrontiers
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Institute of Physics Publishing Creating the Molecules of Life
Book SynopsisCreatingthe Molecules of Life discusses origins, including the Big Bang,and the origin of the elements. With a complete presentation and explanation,this book provides evidence that the molecules of life are produced in outerspace and how the SNAAP model purports to explain that origin. Extremophiles, whichexplains that evolution is robust enough to create life forms in a wide varietyof conditions, is also presented. Readable for those at the upper undergraduatelevel, mathematics associated with coupling the nuclear spins to the molecularchirality is discussed. An accompanied appendix is provided to supportmathematics.
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IOP Publishing Planetary Habitability
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Institute of Physics Publishing Origins of Giant Planets Volume 1
Book SynopsisOrigins of Giant Planets is a comprehensive overview of giant planet formation aimed at new researchers in the field. Volume one covers protoplanetary disk theory, dynamics of planet-forming dust and ice, collisional grain growth, and planetesimal formation. The book is a valuable reference for astronomers and planetary scientists who study giant planets, and for graduate students studying exoplanets or planetary science.
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IOP Publishing Origins of Giant Planets Volume 1
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IOP Publishing Planetary Diversity
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IOP Publishing Ltd Extreme Solar Particle Storms The hostile Sun
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Institute of Physics Publishing The NASA Kepler Mission
Book SynopsisThe NASA Kepler and K2 missions have made fundamental, paradigm-changing advances in essentially every area of astrophysics and planetary science. While known for their breakthrough discoveries in exoplanets - especially small rocky worlds orbiting in the habitable zone of their host suns - these missions have also continued to make numerous scientific advances in solar system science, stellar astrophysics and extragalactic astronomy. This book is devoted to the Kepler and K2 missions and covers the tremendous new discoveries made in the areas of spacecraft engineering, asteroseismology, binary and variable stars, stellar astrophysics, white dwarfs, asteroids and comets, active galaxies, supernovae, black holes, and of course exoplanets of all types. It is suitable for the interested layperson, pupils of science and space missions, and advanced science students and researchers wishing for an introduction and highly focused memoir of the NASA Kepler mission and its amazing accomplishments.Key Features Provides an introduction to advanced science presentations on all major mission topics Written by the scientists who made the discoveries Includes engineering and spacecraft discussions Describes the effects of the mission on science and the world, integrating many of the major discoveries and their graphics, movies, and materials Includes side boxes of interest, for example exoplanet naming conventions and perspectives from noted scientists
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IOP Publishing The NASA Kepler Mission
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IOP Publishing Electrostatic Phenomena on Planetary Surfaces
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Institute of Physics Publishing Dust in the Galactic Environment Third Edition
Book SynopsisDust in the Galactic Environment, Third Edition provides a thorough overview of the subject, covering general concepts, methods of investigation, important results and their significance, relevant literature, and some suggestions for promising avenues of future research.Major advances have been made in the last two decades in our understanding of astrophysical dust. These have been driven by discoveries arising from new observational facilities such as the Spitzer, Planck, and Herschel Space Telescopes, as well as important parallel developments in laboratory studies of cosmic and terrestrial analog materials. This new, expanded edition reviews these developments, summarizes the current state of the field, and considers possibilities for future advances, for example with the James Webb Space Telescope. It includes introductory material for new entrants to the field alongside detailed discussion for more advanced students and researchers.Key Features: Timely update to a standard text, including results from Spitzer, Planck and Herschel Space Telescopes Highly active and topical area of current research with broad relevance in astrophysics, astrochemistry, and planetary sciences Emphasises cosmic dust as a source of planet-building materials and organic molecules Written by a renowned expert in the field
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IOP Publishing Dust in the Galactic Environment Third Edition
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IOP Publishing An Introduction to Brown Dwarfs Failed Stars and
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Institute of Physics Publishing Introduction to Stars and Planets
Book SynopsisHow doastronomers know what they know about the stars and planets? This book's 28 mildly mathematical activities invite readers to carry out the essential workof the astronomer by utilizing real observational data sets and high-qualitycelestial photographs to establish the innate properties of a range of cosmicsystems.
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Institute of Physics Publishing Climate Change for Astronomers
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IOP Publishing Ltd Climate Change for Astronomers
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Institute of Physics Publishing New Windows on the Universe
Book SynopsisThis book provides examples of multi-wavelength and multimessenger studies within astronomical research. The examples range widely over topics at the forefront of contemporary research and include colliding black holes and neutron stars, the discovery of planetary systems around stars other than our own, and the determination of the Hubble constant which sets the size and age scales of our universe.The book provides a good overview of the multiple paths through which we gain physical information about the universe and relates some of the most important contemporary results. The key readership for this book is an interested general audience as well as students interested in an overview of multimessenger astronomy.Key Features: Provides a broad survey of recent advances in multimessenger astronomy for a scientifically literate general audience as well as an initial survey for students First book coverin
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Institute of Physics Publishing Electrostatic Phenomena on Planetary Surfaces
Book SynopsisThisbook examines our understanding of electrostatic phenomena on the differentplanetary surfaces in the solar system using knowledge gathered frominstrumentation on space exploration missions.
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IOP Publishing Electrostatic Phenomena on Planetary Surfaces
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Institute of Physics Publishing Centaurs
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Institute of Physics Publishing Triton and Pluto The Long Lost Twins of Active
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Institute of Physics Publishing Inside the Stars
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Institute of Physics Publishing Kepler Mission Data for Students Exoplanet
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Ebury Publishing How to Speak Science
Book SynopsisBruce isn’t pretending that science isn’t tricky, but in simple, maths-free explanations and just-the-good-parts historical recaps, he shows us that the greatest scientific discoveries and theories don’t have to remain beyond our grasp.
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Coughlan Publishing The Blue Marble How a Photograph Revealed Earths
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University of Arizona Press The Sun in Time
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University of Arizona Press The Planet Mars
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University of Arizona Press The Moon and the Western Imagination
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University of Arizona Press ORIGIN OF THE EARTH AND MOON
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University of Arizona Press Europa
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University of Arizona Press Discovering Mars
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Ebury Publishing The Art of Timing The APplication of Lunar Cycles
Book SynopsisABOUT THIS BOOK....The success of any plan depends not only on the availability of the necessary skills and resources, but also very decisively, on the timing. In former times people gathered knowledge of axioms such as this by direct observation. They discovered that numerous natural phenomena are directly related to the movements of the moonJohanna Paungger is one of ten children of a Tyrolean mountain farmer. She belongs to the select few in whose environment this wisdom was kept alive for centuries handed down from one generation to the next.For the first time this knowledge is now made generally available.This book has an abundance of tips and advice to do with all the important areas of our daily life, from health, the home and nutrition to farming, forestry and gardening. In Germany it has been a massive best-seller for several years.Patience is the only thing necessary to profit from this book. Working with the lunar cycles and naturalTable of ContentsPart 1 The seven impulses of the moon: past and present; the new moon; the waxing moon; the full moon; the waning moon; the moon in the Zodiac; the ascending and descending moon; combined effects; special rhythms; the moment of contact; the lunar calendar; the Zodiacal table. Part 2 Healthy living in harmony with lunar cycles: reflections on health; a few important rules of health; for every ill a healing herb - a short herbal. Part 3 Lunar rhythms in the garden and the countryside: sowing and planting; combatting weeds and pests; cutting plants, hedges and trees; Virgo days - workdays; feeding plants; harvesting, storing and preserving; the signs of the Zodiac in garden and field. Part 4 Correct timing in farming and forestry: lunar cycles in farming; rules of forestry. Part 5 The moon as a helper in the home and everyday life: washing, polishing and cleaning; everything from airing to family outings; care of the body. Part 6 For the future.
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Royal Society of Chemistry Chemistry of the Solar System
Book SynopsisThis book is an appealing, concise, and factual account of the chemistry of the solar system. It includes basic facts about the chemical composition of the different bodies in the solar system, the major chemical processes involved in the formation of the Sun, planets, and small objects, and the chemical processes that determine their current chemical make-up. The book summarizes compositional data but focuses on the chemical processes and where relevant, it also emphasizes comparative planetology. There are numerous informative summary tables which illustrate the similarities (or differences) that help the reader to understand the processes described. Data is presented in graphical form which is useful for identifying common features of the major processes that determine the current chemical state of the planets. The book will interest general readers with a background in chemistry who will enjoy reading about the chemical diversity of the solar system''s objects. It will serve as an Trade Review"Overall this is a very data-rich book that I suspect many planetary scientists will find very useful on their bookshelves. The treatments of the author's specialities (elements, meteorites terrestrial and gaseous giant planets and atmosphere) are the best I have seen, and their complementary nature makes the book digestible to both the general avid reader as well as the advanced student of the discipline" * Kevin Righter NASA Johnson Space Center *'This book is well structured, engaging and actively encourages the reader to expand on the content themselves.' 'This book is a very interesting and informative read and I am certain that it would prove useful to planetary science/cosmos courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level' -- Chris Finlay * UK Higher Phys Ed Sci Acad Cen *Table of ContentsThe Elements in the Solar System; Meteorites; The Solar Nebula; The Bodies in the Inner Solar System; Terrestrial Atmospheric Chemistry; The Greenhouse Effect and Biogeochemical Cycles on Earth; The Outer Solar System; Appendix A Table Abundances of Nuclides in the Solar System; Appendix B Table of Average Element Concentrations in Major Chondritic Meteorite Groups; Appendix C Review of Chemical Kinetics; Subject Index
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Floris Books Discovering Eris The Symbolism and Significance
Book SynopsisExplores the astrological significance of Eris, a new dwarf planet in our solar system.Trade Review'This book is a pleasure to read because it is so well-written. It has an elegance of style, lucid rationality of argument and the breadth of historical, philosophical and pycho-spiritual understanding A must for your bookshelf!'-- Phoebe Wyss, The Astrological Journal 'It's a rare thing for a new planet to be discovered, in our own solar system at least. It's equally rare to witness the emergence of a planet's archetypal significance. Though it will likely be decades before a strong consensus is established in the astrological community regarding the meaning of Eris, Le Grice has surely laid the foundations for future reflection on its possible archetypal import. Written in a style both accessible and engaging, Le Grice displays an impressive multi-disciplinary reach, drawing with equal competence from the sciences and psychology, from mythology and world history. Though focused on the meaning of Eris, the book also serves as a lucid introduction to the new field of archetypal cosmology. At the same time, given his central hypothesis, the reader is presented with a series of illuminating insights having to do with the evolution of consciousness and this current, critical phase of the Planetary Era.'-- Sean Kelly, author of Coming Home: The Birth and Transformation of the Planetary Era.
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Massey University Press The Sun Is a Star
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Cambridge University Press Heliophysics Active Stars their Astrospheres and Impacts on Planetary Environments
Book SynopsisHeliophysics is a fast-developing scientific discipline that integrates studies of the Sun's variability, the surrounding heliosphere, and the environment and climate of planets. This volume, the fourth in the Heliophysics collection, explores what makes the conditions on Earth 'just right' to sustain life, by comparing Earth to other solar system planets, by comparing solar magnetic activity to that of other stars, and by looking at the properties of evolving exoplanet systems. By taking an interdisciplinary approach and using comparative heliophysics, the authors illustrate how we can learn about our local cosmos by looking beyond it, and in doing so, also enable the converse. Supplementary online resources are provided, including lecture presentations, problem sets and exercise labs, making this ideal as a textbook for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, as well as a foundational reference for researchers in the many subdisciplines of helio- and astrophysics.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction Carolus J. Schrijver, Frances Bagenal and Jan J. Sojka; 2. Solar explosive activity throughout the evolution of the Solar System Rachel Osten; 3. Astrospheres, stellar winds, and the interstellar medium Brian Wood and Jeffrey L. Linsky; 4. Effects of stellar eruptions throughout astrospheres Ofer Cohen; 5. Characteristics of planetary systems Debra Fischer and Ji Wang; 6. Planetary dynamos: updates and new frontiers Sabine Stanley; 7. Climates of terrestrial planets David Brain; 8. Upper atmospheres of the giant planets Luke Moore, Tom Stallard and Marina Garland; 9. Aeronomy of terrestrial upper atmospheres David E. Siskind and Stephen W. Bougher; 10. Moons, asteroids, and comets interacting with their surroundings Margaret G. Kivelson; 11. Dusty plasmas Mihály Horányi; 12. Energetic-particle environments in the Solar System Norbert Krupp; 13. Heliophysics with radio scintillation and occultation Mario M. Bisi; Appendix 1. Authors and editors; List of illustrations; List of tables; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Martian Impact Craters
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Cambridge University Press Fine Structure and Dynamics of the Solar
Book SynopsisSolar activity has become of increasing importance in our modern society, as many aspects of today's technology could be affected by eruptive phenomena associated with solar magnetic variability. State of the art solar instrumentation is revealing the dynamics of the Sun with unprecedented temporal and spatial resolutions. This volume includes recent results in solar physics research presented at the IAU Symposium 327, the first IAU symposium held in Colombia, in the historical city of Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest in the Americas. Its main scientific goal was to discuss recent results on the processes shaping the structure of the solar atmosphere and driving plasma eruptions and explosive events in our star. Researchers in both theory and observation, who study structure and activity in the solar atmosphere, discuss a wide range of topics in the field.Table of ContentsSolar ALMA predictions: tutorial R. J. Rutten; First Colombian Solar Radio Interferometer: current stage J. C. G. G´omez, J. C. M. Oliveros and B. Calvo-Mozo; sTools – a data reduction pipeline for the GREGOR Fabry-Pérot Interferometer and the High-resolution Fast Imager at the GREGOR solar telescope C. Kuckein et al.; A Python-based interface to examine motions in time series of solar images J. I. Campos-Rozo and S. V. Domínguez; Flows along arch filaments observed in the GRIS 'very fast spectroscopic mode' S. J. G. Manrique et al.; Granular cells in the presence of magnetic field J. Jurčák, B. Lemmerer and M. van Noort; Small magnetic structures near the polar regions of the Sun I. Cabello et al.; A new look at sunspot formation using theory and observations I. R. Losada et al.; A long-duration active region: Evolution and quadrature observations of ejective events H. Cremades et al.; Photospheric magnetic field of an eroded-by-solar-wind coronal mass ejection J. Palacios, C. Cid, E. Saiz and A. Guerrero; Magnetic instability of filaments in different solar regions J. Palacios et al.; Magnetic field line braiding in the solar atmosphere S. Candelaresi, D. I. Pontin and G. Hornig; Modelling short-term Solar Spectral Irradiance (SSI) using coronal electron density and temperature profiles based on solar magnetic field observations J. M. R. Gómez et al.; P-mode induced convective collapse in vertical expanding magnetic flux tubes? D. Utz et al.; Understanding the connection between the energy released during solar flares and their emission in the lower atmosphere F. R. da Costa; Initiation and chromospheric effects of a M1.0 class solar flare from high-resolution multi-wavelength observations V. M. Sadykov et al.; An Eruptive Complex Solar Flare and Events in its Aftermath M. L. Luoni et al.; What can He II 304 Å tell us about transient seismic emission from solar flares? C. Lindsey and A.-C. Donea; Relationships Between Sequential Chromospheric Brightening and the Corona M. S. Kirk et al.; MHD simulations of coronal dark downflows considering thermal conduction E. Zurbriggen et al.; Evidence of in-situ Type II radio bursts in interplanetary shocks S. M. D´ıaz-Castillo, J. C. M. Oliveros and B. Calvo-Mozo; Author index.
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