Lecture Notes in Physics

Henning, Thomas

Astromineralogy deals with the science of gathering mineralogical information from the astronomical spectroscopy of asteroids, comets and dust in the circumstellar environments in general. It is only recently, however, that this field has received a tremendous boost with the reliable identification of minerals by the Infrared Space Observatory. This book is the first comprehensive and coherent account of this exciting field. Beyond addressing the specialist in the field, the book is intended as a high-level but readable introduction to astromineralogy for both the nonspecialist researcher and the advanced student.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-12-05

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642079320

DOI: 10.1007/3-540-45840-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 281