Triton and Pluto (eBook, ePUB)

The long lost twins of active worlds
Redaktion: Luspay-Kuti, Adrienn; Mandt, Kathleen

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Pluto and Triton are the icy twins of the outer solar system who were born in the same region but grew up under very different circumstances. Triton is only slightly larger than Pluto. Both worlds have similar surface materials, such as nitrogen, methane and carbon monoxide. Their diameters, masses and densities are also very similar, but one of them is a moon of Neptune while the other one is part of a binary (dwarf) planet system near the edge of the Kuiper belt. This book will explore the similarities and differences of Pluto and Triton through comparative planetology; an emerging tool in planetary science that allows great advances by comparing and contrasting similar bodies in the solar system and beyond.

The book is divided into two sections: (1) an overview of the state of knowledge, and (2) open questions and future measurement needs. The topics that are covered involve all aspects of understanding Pluto and Triton and their relevance to the bigger picture of planetary system formation and evolution, with implications that go beyond our solar system. Finally, the book outlines the challenges faced in planning missions to such distant objects and the urgency to start planning now.

This book is suitable for researchers and graduate students alike in planetary science. It is not a course text but could be used for planetary science courses focused on the outer solar system.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780750356183
• Artikelnr.: 73174888