[Outbackmanyep]

That is the book i purchased Kearn......
i have NO IDEA what all the formulas meant, but i learnt a lot about comets in this book, and some concepts...its also quite up-to-date! Published in 2004.
I prefer to read about the latest findings and hopefully someday i may understand what all the formulas mean! LOL
It takes a look into history, early theories on comets and to the present day outlook on comets and past activities!
They used to study comets to probe the solar wind , or SOLAR CORPUSCULAR RADIATION during the early 20th Century.....when studies of the sun were a big part of astronomy!

A very good book to read and have on the shelf!

I also have David H Levy's book "Guide to Observing and Discovering comets"...this was a very good read and gave not only history of comet observing started by Messier, but also David's thoughts and processes from his time hunting comets from his early beginnings to S-L 9's discovery and aftermath.....a great read! I hope to meet him one day!!



Cheers!