The Transneptunian Solar System is a timely reference highlighting the state-of-the-art in current knowledge and understanding of the outer solar system. It not only explores the individual objects being discovered there, but also their relationships with other Solar System objects and their roles in the formation and evolution of the Solar System and other planets. Integrating important findings from recent missions such as New Horizons and Rosetta, the book covers the physical properties of the bodies in the Transneptunian Region, including Pluto and other large members of the Kuiper Belt, as well as dynamical indicators for Planet 9 and related objects, and prospects for future research. Offering a complete look at exploration and findings in the Kuiper Belt and the rest of the outer solar system beyond Neptune, The Transneptunian Solar System is an important resource to bring planetary scientists, space scientists, and astrophysicists up to date on the latest research and current understanding. Provides the most up-to-date information on the exploration of the Transneptunian Solar System and what it means for the future of outer solar system researchOrganized into clear sections to provide comprehensive coverage of the most important facets of the outer Solar SystemIncludes four-color images and data from important missions including New Horizons and RosettaConcludes with suggestions and insights on the future of research on Transneptunian objects INDICE: I. Physical properties of TNOsII. Large members of the KBIII. Planet 9 and related objectsIV. Binaries and multiple systemsV. Formation and evolutionVI. Relationship with other populationsVII. Extrasolar KBO populations Epilogue - Prospects for KBO Research
- ISBN: 978-0-12-816490-7
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 420
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés