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Description Publisher: Academic Press Inc (18 Sept. 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 0122268059 ISBN-13: 978-0122268052 "The Encyclopedia of the Solar System" provides a series of comprehensive and authoritative articles written by more than 50 eminent planetary and space scientists. Each chapter is self-contained yet linked by cross-references to other related chapters. This beautifully designed book is a must for the library of professional astronomers and amateur star-gazers alike, in fact for anyone who wishes to understand the nature of our solar system. Cross-referenced throughout for easy comprehension, it is superbly illustrated with over 700 photos, drawings, and diagrams, including 36 color plates. It provides 40 thematically organized chapters by more than 50 eminent contributors. Convenient glossaries of technical terms introduce each chapter. It contains a foreword written by astronaut Sally Ride. Special web site for the Encyclopedia includes author-recommended web resources for additional information, images, and research developments related to each chapter of this volume.  Publisher: Academic Press Inc; 2nd Revised edition edition (18 Dec. 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0120885891 ISBN-13: 978-0120885893 Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the "Starry Messenger" in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new "Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition". This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact - and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50 per cent new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. Forty-seven chapters from 75-plus eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions. Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers. More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters. Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet. Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index.  Publisher: Elsevier; 3 edition (21 July 2014) Language: English ISBN-10: 0124158455 ISBN-13: 978-0124158450 The Encyclopedia of the Solar System, third edition provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact-with an astounding breadth of content and breathtaking visual impact. The encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of color digital images and illustrations, and over 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. New additions to the third edition will reflect the latest progress and growth in the field, including past and present space missions to the terrestrial planets, the outer solar systems and space telescopes used to detect extrasolar planets. Presents 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories, bringing to life the content and aiding in the understanding and retention of key concepts. Includes a substantial appendix containing data on planetary missions, fundamental data of relevance for planets and satellites, and a glossary, providing immediately accessible mission data for ease of use in conducting further research or for use in presentations and instruction. Contains an extensive bibliography, providing a guide for deeper studies into broader aspects of the field and serving as an excellent entry point for graduate students aiming to broaden their study of planetary science. About the Author Torrence V. Johnson is a specialist on icy satellites in the solar system. He has written over 130 publications for scientific journals. He received a Ph.D. in planetary science from the California Institute of Technology and is now the Chief Scientist for Solar System Exploration at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He was the Project Scientist for the Galileo mission and is currently an investigator on the Cassini mission. He is the recipient of two NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medals and the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal and has an honorary doctorate from the University of Padua, where Galileo made his first observations of the solar system. Sharing Widget |
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