Description: Before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition. This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact―and has jumped light years ahead regarding new information and visual impact. The Encyclopedia offers more than 50% new material, including the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system.· Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions· Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers· More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters· Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet· Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index Seller Inventory-Aurora-Box #11-017
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Book Title: Encyclopedia of the Solar System
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Academic Press
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
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Edition: Revised Edition
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Publication Year: 2007
Type: Novel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Lucy-Ann McFadden, Paul R. Weissman, Torrance V. Johnson
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Features: Illustrated
Genre: Astromony
Topic: Solar System
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Number of Pages: 966