Planetary science: A lunar perspectiveAn interpretative synthesis of current knowledge on the moon and the terrestrial planets is presented, emphasizing the impact of recent lunar research (using Apollo data and samples) on theories of planetary morphology and evolution. Chapters are included on the exploration of the solar system; geology and stratigraphy; meteorite impacts, craters, and multiring basins; planetary surfaces; planetary crusts; basaltic volcanism; planetary interiors; the chemical composition of the planets; the origin and evolution of the moon and planets; and the significance of lunar and planetary exploration. Photographs, drawings, graphs, tables of quantitative data, and a glossary are provided.
Document ID
19840031518
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Book
Authors
Taylor, S. R. (Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, TX; Australian National University Canberra, Australia)