Planetary Science

Planetary Science: The Science of Planets around Stars, 2nd Edition, is a textbook examining the science of planets, their host stars, and the interactions between them. It outlines stellar properties alongside the overall structure of the Solar System.

The volume details the formation, evolution, and death of stars, as well as the solar characteristics that influence planetary bodies. It also reflects developments such as the classification of Pluto as a dwarf planet.

Intended for students across astronomy, geology, and earth sciences, the textbook incorporates end-of-chapter problems designed to support a quantitative understanding of planetary phenomena.