An Introduction to Comets

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Focusing on the study of comets, this textbook offers advanced students a comprehensive understanding of their various elements. It begins with the motivation for comet research and progresses through fundamental observational aspects. Subsequent chapters delve into the physical phenomena of comets, incorporating new data from Rosetta's measurements of comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The author distinguishes between established facts and conjectures, discusses inconsistencies, and connects findings to previous comet observations. The book concludes with insights on related celestial objects and future exploration possibilities.