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Planetary Science

Study of planets, moons, asteroids, and comparative planetary evolution

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Researchers in Planetary Science

C
C. T. Russell
Planetary Science Institute
4,505
Papers
116,405
Citations
152
h-index
Astro and Planetary ScienceSolar and Space Plasma DynamicsIonosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
E
E. L. Wright
California Institute of Technology
874
Papers
92,607
Citations
91
h-index
Astronomy and Astrophysical ResearchStellar, planetary, and galactic studiesAstro and Planetary Science
G
G. Gilmore
University of Cambridge
916
Papers
84,401
Citations
119
h-index
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysics and Star Formation Studies
D
Donald G. York
UC Davis Health
671
Papers
110,359
Citations
129
h-index
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaAstronomy and Astrophysical Research
G
G. R. Knapp
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
695
Papers
102,598
Citations
118
h-index
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studiesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysics and Star Formation Studies
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Franklin and Marshall College
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