Jupiter: The Largest Planet (Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®)

Betts, Bruce

ISBN 13: 9798765628621

Published by Lerner Publications ™, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jupiter: The Largest Planet (Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®)
• Publisher: Lerner Publications ?
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798765628621
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Jupiter is our solar system's largest planet. And it has a huge storm called the Great Red Spot! Discover what makes this planet a gas giant. Then learn about its moons and rings and the spacecraft that have traveled to Jupiter.

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.