In this book, the authors gather research from across the globe in the study of the characteristics, composition and orbits of comets. Topics discussed include the role of collisions and magneto-electrochemistry in the planetary origins of comets; 19th century cometary observations; icy particles of cometary atmosphere; cavities as a source of outbursts from comets; infrared observations of comets and the role of comets as contributors to the early evolution of Earth.
| ISBN-13: | 9781613246580 |
| ISBN-10: | 1613246587 |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers |
| Publication date: | 2012 |
| Pages: | 143 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 10 inches, Length: 7 inches, Weight: 0.98326168852 Pounds, Width: 0.5 inches |
| Author: | Peter G. Melark |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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