Asteroids and Comets: Orbiting Space Rocks (Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®) - Softcover

Book 11 of 12: Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®

Betts (Ph, Bruce

 
9798765661734: Asteroids and Comets: Orbiting Space Rocks (Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®)
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798765661734
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™, 2025

Synopsis

Each asteroid and comet is unique. But what makes them unique, and why are these space objects so interesting to scientists? Learn about the first spacecraft to visit an asteroid, what gives a comet its tails, and much more!

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About the Author

Dr. Bruce Betts is Chief Scientist and LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society, the world's largest space interest group. Dr. Betts is a planetary scientist who earned a B.S. in physics and math and an M.S. in Applied Physics from Stanford and a Ph.D. in Planetary Science with a minor in Geology from Caltech. He spent several years with San Juan Institute/Planetary Science Institute as a Research Scientist, and later Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Betts is the author of Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes! He regularly writes for The Planetary Society member magazine The Planetary Report, and on his blog on planetary.org.

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Publisher
Lerner Publications ™
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 13 
9798765661734
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
32