Planets Beyond: Discovering the Outer Solar System - Softcover

Littmann, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486436020 ISBN 13: 9780486436029

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2004

Synopsis

This book serves as a fascinating progress report on the outer solar system, offering a way to better appreciate the newest findings. It unlocks some of the mysteries surrounding Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto — from the drama of their discoveries to the startling results of Voyager 2’s historic 1989 encounter with Neptune.

About this title

From Library Journal

Anticipating the conclusion of Voyager 2 's twelve-year solar system "Grand Tour" in August 1989 when it flies by Neptune, Littmann traces the discovery and exploration of the outer planetsparticularly Uranus, Neptune, and Plutoup to the present day. He profiles key amateur and professional astronomers, unveiling scientific and political rivalries as well as the scientific theory behind their work. Short essays by significant scientists and "sidebars" by the author are interesting but they interrupt the text. Littmann points out how little we still know about our planetary neighborhood and how much we have to learn from pictures and readings to be taken by the spacecraft. Most suitable for public and college libraries. Laurie Tynan, Montgomery Cty.
Norristown P.L., Pa.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0486436020
• ISBN 13: 9780486436029
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 344