Buch, Englisch, 456 Seiten, Format (B × H): 220 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 1329 g
Buch, Englisch, 456 Seiten, Format (B × H): 220 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 1329 g
ISBN: 978-1-4051-3499-6
Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
The exploration of our solar system is one of humanity's greatest scientific achievements. The last fifty years in particular have seen huge steps forward in our understanding of the planets, the sun, and other objects in the solar system. Whilst planetary science is now a mature discipline - involving geoscientists, astronomers, physicists, and others - many profound mysteries remain, and there is indeed still the tantalizing possibility that we may find evidence of life on another planet in our system.Drawing upon the latest results from the second golden age of Solar System exploration, author Peter Bond provides an authoritative and up-to-date account of the planets, satellites and smaller debris that orbit the Sun.
Written in an informal style, with minimal use of mathematics, this book is the ideal introductory text for non-science students and other readers with little or no science background. With the aid of numerous illustrations, many in full colour, this exciting book brings to life the weird and wonderful worlds that populate our corner of the Universe.
This book:
* Assumes no background in physics, astronomy or mathematics
* Carefully explains key concepts
* Gives balanced coverage to areas of controversy or uncertainty in planetary science
* Is in in full color throughout and richly illustrated
An interview with Peter can be found at http://wisciblog.com/2012/02/28/exploring-the-solar-system/
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction 1
1 Beginnings 3
2 Sun 23
3 Earth 52
4 The Moon 86
5 Mercury 112
6 Venus 133
7 Mars 156
8 Jupiter 210
9 Saturn 243
10 Uranus 281
11 Neptune 298
12 Pluto and the Kuiper Belt 314
13 Comets, Asteroids and Meteorites 335
14 Exoplanets 379
Appendices 412
Glossary 432
Further Reading 437
Index 450
