Planetary Sciences Imke de Pater and Jack J. Lissauer is an English-language textbook for graduate students in the physical sciences. This second edition provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the processes that determine the motions and properties of planets.
This revised reference work covers a wide range of physical, chemical, and geological processes and includes more than 300 exercises to support the learning process. The second edition has been updated with recent data and discoveries from, among others, Cassini, Kepler, MESSENGER, and Curiosity, as well as findings from various ground-based observatories.
The book is suitable for graduate studies in astronomy, planetary science, and Earth science, and also serves as a valuable reference for researchers. In terms of content, it aligns with topics such as the solar system, the Sun and planets, and space sciences.