The Tides And Kindred Phenomena In The Solar System (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548253342)

The Tides And Kindred Phenomena In The Solar System is a scientific book written by George Howard Darwin, an English mathematician and astronomer. The book explores the various phenomena related to tides, including their formation and effects on the Earth and other celestial bodies in the solar system. Darwin provides a detailed explanation of the mathematical principles behind tidal theory and examines the influence of the moon and sun on tides. The book also delves into the effects of tides on the rotation and revolution of planets, moons, and asteroids. Darwin discusses the history of tidal research, including the work of Galileo, Newton, and Laplace. He also presents his own research on tidal friction and the evolution of the solar system.Overall, The Tides And Kindred Phenomena In The Solar System is a comprehensive and informative work that offers a detailed understanding of the complex and fascinating world of tides in our solar system. It is a must-read for anyone interested in astronomy, physics, and earth science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Howard Darwin
ISBN-10: 054825334X
ISBN-13: 9780548253342
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d