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The New Solar System
The New Solar System
paperback
Published:
28 January, 1999
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780521645874 |
| ISBN10 | 0521645875 |
| Number Of Pages | 430 |
| Item Weight | 1378 g |
| Product Dimensions | 19 x 292 x 216 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Cambridge University Press |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 4 |
Media Reviews
'This new edition of what bids to be a planetary bible ... it is an essential item for those interested in the current state of Solar System science ... this 4th Edition is splendidly illustrated and is a must for any space scientist or astronomer who has an interest in the study of the Solar Syatem and the many different types of objects that it contains ... highly recommended.' Spaceflight
'Fascinating ... a splendid and authoritative volume.' Arthur C. Clarke, Author and Lecturer
'Rich with data, information, interpretation, illustration, and inspiration ... with special emphasis on the new discoveries from recent missions.' Louis A. Friedman, Executive Director of The Planetary Society
'An incredibly rich experience ... filled with terrific accounts and illustrations of new discoveries.' Wesley T. Huntress, Former Associate Administrator for Space Science, NASA
'A fresh and invigorating look at our solar system.' David H. Levy, Author and Comet Hunter
'Oustanding in every respect - includes data which will not be found elsewhere in so convenient a form. A must for anyone who is even slightly interested in the members of the Sun's family.' Patrick Moore, Host BBC-TV's The Sky at Night
'This is an informative, well illustrated book and not extravagantly priced.' Alan Hamilton, Open University Geological Society Journal
'It is a fine reference book, and the fourth edition has been further improved by the addition of much reference data at the end. The New Solar System is richly illustrated ... Recommended.' Richard McKim, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
A well-illustrated tour of our solar system...The authors' discussions of what we don't know about these phenomena are bound to arouse the curiosity of the general reader, and their explanations of what we do know are supplemented with informative colorful photographs, diagrams, and suggestions for further reading. Science News
The glossy pages, lavish color diagrams and photos, and large (but not thick) size of this splendid book will attract even those readers who are not interested in complex details of the solar system. The Book Report
...an entertaining and highly informative popular work on the diverse nature of our solar system. Lunar and Planetary Institute Bulletin