Introductory Notes on Planetary Science - Salyk, Colette; Lewis, Kevin
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This textbook provides a physics-based tour of introductory planetary science concepts for undergraduate students majoring in astronomy or planetary science. It shows how principles and equations learned in introductory physics classes can be applied to study many aspects of planets, including dynamics, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. It also includes chapters on the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets, and the physics of planet formation.

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This textbook provides a physics-based tour of introductory planetary science concepts for undergraduate students majoring in astronomy or planetary science. It shows how principles and equations learned in introductory physics classes can be applied to study many aspects of planets, including dynamics, surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. It also includes chapters on the discovery and characterization of extrasolar planets, and the physics of planet formation.
Autorenporträt
Colette Salyk is currently an astronomy professor at Vassar College, where she teaches courses in planetary science, observational astronomy, and introductory physics. Her research focuses on the chemistry of planet formation, and the role it plays in producing planetary diversity. She has performed observations of planet formation using space-based telescopes and telescopes around the world.