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Planetary Systems: A Very Short Introduction

Planetary Systems

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"Planetary Systems" by Raymond T. Pierrehumbert is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

For many decades, we were only familiar with our own system of planets, the Solar System, orbiting our Sun. Now we know that it is just one among a vast range of planetary systems around distant stars. This book explores the nature and variety of planetary systems, how they are formed, and how they die.

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Best For: Readers interested in the formation and evolution of planetary systems beyond our Solar System.
Focus: Exploration of the nature, variety, formation, and death of planetary systems.
Covers: Details about different planetary systems orbiting distant stars, including their characteristics and life cycles.
Why It Matters: Expands understanding of planetary systems beyond the Solar System, highlighting their diversity and lifecycle.

"Planetary Systems" by Raymond T. Pierrehumbert 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: Raymond T. Pierrehumbert

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.

For many decades, we were only familiar with our own system of planets, the Solar System, orbiting our Sun. Now we know that it is just one among a vast range of planetary systems around distant stars. This book explores the nature and variety of planetary systems, how they are formed, and how they die.

AuthorRaymond T. Pierrehumbert
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2021
ISBN-139780198841128
BindingPaperback
Pages161
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System
SeriesVery Short Introductions

Format: Paperback

Length: 161 pages

Language: English

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