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book attempts to broadly deal with the mechanics and dynamics of the Solar System with
additional emphasis on celestial mechanics. Important planetary laws and theories
like the Geocentric Theory Kepler’s Laws, Newton’s law of gravitation the
catastrophic theories of Moulten Russel and Schmidt and the nebular hypothesis of Kant and
Laplace are clearly explained. The book also deals with space dynamics and rocket
propulsion ,solar activities, lunar studies ,small bodies and extraterrestrial life. Contents Historical perspective; Elements
of celestial mechanics; Elements of space dynamics; The Sub—the heart of the Solar
System; Our home---the Earth; Our nearest neighbor---the Moon; The planets---an overview;
Planetary atmospheres and interiors; Small bodies of the Solar System; The origin of the
Solar System; Life in the Universe; Time and Calendar.
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