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Geology: Planetary Science

The study of the Earth, its substances, shapes, processes and history.

Books & E-Books

Planetary science: a lunar perspective by Taylor, Stuart Ross
Call Number: QB601 .T38 1982
Advances in Geosciences: Planetary Science and Solar & Terrestrial Science by Anil Bhardwau
Publication Date: 2009
Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 by Committee on the Planetary Science Decadal Survey; National Research Council; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Staff; Space Studies Board Staff
Publication Date: 2011-12-30
Lives of the Planets by Richard Corfield
Publication Date: 2007-06-26
The Planetary Scientist's Companion by Katharina Lodders; Bruce Fegley
Publication Date: 1998-12-10

Open access journals and books

Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Science
This open access journal provides full text for a number of articles.
History of Geo- and Space Sciences
Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate
Space Science
Covers a wide range of topics all dealing with the study of the universe.
Exploring the Solar Wind
This book is a collection of original papers from leading scientists in the field.

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The Center for Planetary Science
The Center for Planetary Science is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to conducting scientific research; and promoting astronomy, planetary science, and astrophysics to the next generation of space explorers.
Lunar and Planetary Instittue
"LPI's mission is to advance understanding of the solar system by providing exceptional science, service and inspiration to the world."
Moon 101
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Lecture Series produced by NASA
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
PDS: The Planetary Data System
PDS is an archive of data products from planetary missions
Planetary Fact Sheets
Fact sheets about individual planets
Planetary Science Institute
PSI is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to Solar System exploration.

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