"The author brings to a common focus the considered approach of the historian, the technical understanding of the scientist and the skill and experience of an able teacher. No careful reader of this well-wrought volume can fail to appreciate the nicely balanced interplay of thes…
"All magnetized planets in our solar system (Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) interact strongly with the solar wind and possess well developed magnetotails. It is not only the strongly magnetized planets that have magnetotails. Mars and Venus have no global …
"All magnetized planets in our solar system (Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) interact strongly with the solar wind and possess well developed magnetotails. It is not only the strongly magnetized planets that have magnetotails. Mars and Venus have no global …
" ... Leading astronomers Laurence A. Marschall and Stephen P. Maran reveal the inside account of the battles over Pluto and conduct their own debate on the pros and cons of planetary status for our most maligned orbital body."--Page [4] of cover
" ... Leading astronomers Laurence A. Marschall and Stephen P. Maran reveal the inside account of the battles over Pluto and conduct their own debate on the pros and cons of planetary status for our most maligned orbital body."--Page 4 of cover.
When the International Astronomical Union (IAU) adopted a new definition of a ""planet"" in August 2006, Pluto became a dwarf planet, drawing a divisive line in science and public opinions. The controversy of whether Pluto is a planet continues years later, and passion about the…
The Cambridge Guide to Stars and Planets is a working manual and comprehensive handbook that contains charts of the stars in all 88 constellations as well as a concise overview of astronomy. The exquisitely-drafted constellation maps enable sky gazers to recognize stars with the…
Takes a look at the evolution of the solar system, focusing on the earth and what makes it unique from other planets. Utilizes new information learned from space probes and takes into account the theory of plate tectonics.
Takes a look at the evolution of the solar system, focusing on the earth and what makes it unique from other planets. Utilizes new information learned from space probes and takes into account the theory of plate tectonics.
Describes the physical characteristics, rings, moons, and movement of the planet Saturn.
Tells all about Pluto, the smallest, coldest, and farthest planet in our solar system.
