The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System

Up for purchase is a brand-new, factory-sealed first edition hardcover copy of "The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System" by renowned astrophysicist and Tufts University professor Kenneth R. Lang. Published by Cambridge University Press, this definitive, comprehensively illustrated volume is an essential addition to any amateur astronomer's library or university science collection. Condition Report: This premium hardcover volume with its original dust jacket is entirely brand new, unread, and unopened. It remains enclosed within its original publisher's factory shrink wrap. Please note that the plastic wrap is starting to loosen and show some cosmetic tears from storage handling. Rest assured, the book itself remains perfectly shielded, boasting pristine crisp edges, sharp pointed corners, and a flawless, tight, uncreased spine. A beautiful collector-tier copy. About the Book: Written by acclaimed space science author Kenneth R. Lang, this guide offers a fascinating, graphically rich voyage across our cosmic neighborhood. It integrates historical context with cutting-edge planetary data gleaned from modern NASA and ESA space missions. From the fiery dynamics of the Sun to the rocky terrains of the inner planets, the gas giants, and the icy remnants of the Kuiper Belt, Lang provides an authoritative yet accessible narrative. The text is packed with hundreds of spectacular full-color images, spacecraft layouts, data tables, and comprehensive maps, making it a masterfully structured textbook and reference guide for students and space enthusiasts alike. ITEM SPECIFICS Author: Kenneth R. Lang Title: The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System Publisher: Cambridge University Press (2003) Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket ISBN-10: 0521813069 ISBN-13: 9780521813068 Condition: Brand New / Factory Sealed (Shrink wrap has cosmetic tears/loosening but book is fully untouched and immaculate) Subject: Astronomy / Planetary Science / Solar System / Space Exploration.…