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Physics of Planetary Rings: Celestial Mechanics of Continuous Media (1999)

Physics of Planetary Rings

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"Physics of Planetary Rings" by Alexei M. Fridman, Nikolai N. Gorkavyi is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This monograph presents the first comprehensive and detailed explanation for the planetary rings of Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, and Neptune, exploring their striking, recently discovered structures such as narrow ringlets, spiral waves, and chain of vortices. This authoritative book is written in an accessible and engrossing style and is supplemented with an array of informative illustrations that will be of interest to professional and amateur astronomers, physicists, and students.

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Best For: Researchers and students in astrophysics and planetary science
Focus: Detailed explanation of the structure and dynamics of planetary rings around Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, and Neptune
Covers: Narrow ringlets, spiral waves, and chains of vortices in planetary rings
Why It Matters: Provides the first comprehensive and detailed scientific account of planetary ring phenomena, aiding understanding of their formation and behavior

"Physics of Planetary Rings" by Alexei M. Fridman, Nikolai N. Gorkavyi is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Alexei M. Fridman, Nikolai N. Gorkavyi

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

This monograph presents the first comprehensive and detailed explanation for the planetary rings of Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, and Neptune, exploring their striking, recently discovered structures such as narrow ringlets, spiral waves, and chain of vortices. This authoritative book is written in an accessible and engrossing style and is supplemented with an array of informative illustrations that will be of interest to professional and amateur astronomers, physicists, and students.

AuthorAlexei M. Fridman, Nikolai N. Gorkavyi
PublisherSpringer Science & Business Media
Published1999-07-02
ISBN-139783540648642
BindingHardcover
Pages466
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System
SeriesAstronomy and Astrophysics Library

Format: Hardcover

Length: 466 pages

Language: English

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