The Solar System (Kosmos)
Language: English
Published by Reaktion Books, 2025
Series: Book 12 of 12 - Kosmos
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- Title
- The Solar System (Kosmos)
- Author
- Sheehan, William; Cunningham, Clifford J.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1836390645
- ISBN 13
- 9781836390640
- Series
- Book 12 of 12: Kosmos
An inviting expedition across our galactic neighborhood, from Mercury to the Sun’s furthest satellites, complete with the latest discoveries.
The Space Age probes to the Moon, Venus, and Mars ushered in a golden age of planetary science, transforming our understanding of the solar system from a distant mystery into many, vividly realized worlds. This book provides an accessible survey of the solar system, covering each of the planets as well as the major asteroids and bodies just outside the solar system. Drawing on interviews with leading scientists, the book offers an engaging overview of the latest discoveries for amateur astronomers, making it an essential guide for anyone interested in our celestial neighborhood.
The Space Age probes to the Moon, Venus, and Mars ushered in a golden age of planetary science, transforming our understanding of the solar system from a distant mystery into many, vividly realized worlds. This book provides an accessible survey of the solar system, covering each of the planets as well as the major asteroids and bodies just outside the solar system. Drawing on interviews with leading scientists, the book offers an engaging overview of the latest discoveries for amateur astronomers, making it an essential guide for anyone interested in our celestial neighborhood.
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About the Author
William Sheehan is a noted historian of astronomy and a writer. His books include Mercury, Saturn, Venus and The Solar System in Reaktion’s Kosmos series. He lives in Arizona, and asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honor.
Clifford J. Cunningham is a research fellow at the University of Southern Queensland. His books include Asteroids, also in Reaktion’s Kosmos series.
Clifford J. Cunningham is a research fellow at the University of Southern Queensland. His books include Asteroids, also in Reaktion’s Kosmos series.
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