Planets
A Very Short Introduction
$30.15
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
24 January 2011
Summary
This Very Short Introduction looks deep into space and describes the worlds that make up our Solar System: terrestrial planets, giant planets, dwarf planets and various other objects such as satellites (moons), asteroids and Trans-Neptunian objects. It considers how our knowledge has advanced over the centuries, and how it has expanded at a growing rate in recent years.
David A. Rothery gives an overview of the origin, nature, and evolution of our Solar System, including the controver…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199573509 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0199573506 |
| Author: | David A. Rothery |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 24 January 2011 |
| Weight: | 131g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 114mm x 174mm |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
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Critics Review
The writing style is exceptionally clear and pricise
The writing style is exceptionally clear and pricise * Astronomy Now *
David A. Rothery
David Rothery is Professor of Planetary Geosciences at the Open University. He is a member of the BepiColombo science team, the European Space Agency’s mission to Mercury, and chairs the Open University’s level 2 module on planetary science. He is also the lead academic for the Open University/FutureLearn Moons MOOC (massive open online course), and is the author of several books, including Moons: A Very Short Introduction.
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