The Solar System
eBook - PDF

The Solar System

  1. 494 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Solar System

About this book

The Solar System, derived from the comprehensive Foundations of Astronomy, delivers a streamlined yet robust overview of celestial mechanics, the nature of light and telescopes, and the fundamental principles that govern our universe—before concentrating deeply on planetary science. This text is ideal for instructors who want to explore the planets, moons, small bodies, and the origin and structure of the solar system in rich detail, while still providing essential context on the sky, the Sun, and the broader cosmos. The final chapters offer an engaging transition into the discovery of extrasolar planets and the search for life beyond Earth, making this an excellent choice for non-majors courses focused on planetary astronomy or astrobiology. Available with WebAssign, which features auto-graded problem sets, conceptually driven activities, and access to Virtual Astronomy Labs—interactive simulations that give students hands-on experience with key astronomical concepts, all designed to reinforce learning and increase engagement.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Brief Contents
  5. Contents
  6. A Note to Students
  7. Chapter 1: Here and Now
  8. Chapter 2: A Guide to the Sky
  9. Chapter 3: Moon Phases and Eclipses
  10. Chapter 4: The Origin of Modern Astronomy
  11. Chapter 5: Gravity
  12. Chapter 6: Light and Telescopes
  13. Chapter 7: Atoms and Spectra
  14. Chapter 8: The Sun
  15. Chapter 9: Origins of Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
  16. Chapter 10: The Solar System: A Family Portrait and History
  17. Chapter 11: Earth: The Active Planet
  18. Chapter 12: The Moon and Mercury: Comparing Airless Worlds
  19. Chaper 13: Venus and Mars
  20. Chapter 14: Jupiter and Saturn
  21. Chapter 15: Uranus, Neptune, and Beyond
  22. Chapter 16: Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites
  23. Chapter 17: Extrasolar Planets
  24. Chapter 18: Astrobiology: Life on Other Worlds
  25. Afterword
  26. Appendix A: Units and Astronomical Data
  27. Appendix B: Observing the Sky
  28. Answers to Even-Numbered Problems
  29. Glossary
  30. Index

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