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The New Solar System
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As The Definitive Guide For The Armchair Astronomer, The New Solar System Has Established Itself As The Leading Book On Planetary Science And Solar System Studies. Incorporating The Latest Knowledge Of The Solar System, A Distinguished Team Of Researchers, Many Of Them Principal Investigators On Nasa Missions, Explain The Solar System With Expert Ease. The Completelyrevised Text Includes The Most Recent Findings On Asteroids, Comets, The Sun, And Our Neighboring Planets. The Book Examines The Latest Research And Thinking About The Solar System; Looks At How The Sun And Planets Formed; And Discusses Our Search For Other Planetary Systems And The Search For Life In The Solar System. In Fullcolor And Heavilyillustrated, The Book Contains More Than 500 Photographs, Portrayals, And Diagrams. An Extensive Set Of Tables With The Latest Characteristics Of The Planets, Their Moon And Ring Systems, Comets, Asteroids, Meteorites, And Interplanetary Space Missions Complete The Text. New To This Edition Are Descriptions Of Collisions In The Solar System, Full Scientific Results From Galileo'S Mission To Jupiter And Its Moons, And The Mars Pathfinder Mission. For The Curious Observer As Well As The Student Of Planetary Science, This Book Will Be An Important Library Acquisition. J. Kelly Beatty Is The Senior Editor Of Sky & Telescope, Where For More Than Twenty Years He Has Reported The Latest In Planetary Science. A Renowned Science Writer, He Was Among The First Journalists To Gain Access To The Soviet Space Program. Asteroid 2925 Beatty Was Named On The Occasion Of His Marriage In 1983. Carolyn Collins Petersen Is An Awardwinning Science Writer And Coauthor Of Hubble Vision (Cambridge 1995). She Has Also Written Planetarium Programs Seen At Hundreds Of Facilities Around The World. Andrew L. Chaikin Is A Bostonbased Science Writer. He Served As A Research Geologist At The Smithsonian Institution'S Center For Earth And Planetary Studies. He Is A Contributing Editor To Popular Science And Writes Frequently For Other Publications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The New Solar System'? A: 'The New Solar System' is a comprehensive guide focusing on planetary science and the solar system, incorporating the latest research and findings.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by J. Kelly Beatty, Carolyn Collins Petersen, and Andrew L. Chaikin, all of whom are well-respected science writers and researchers.
- Q: How many pages does 'The New Solar System' have? A: 'The New Solar System' contains 430 pages filled with color illustrations, photographs, and diagrams.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the fourth edition of 'The New Solar System', revised to include the most recent findings in planetary science.
- Q: Is 'The New Solar System' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is designed for both curious observers and students of planetary science, making it accessible for beginners.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in the book? A: The book features over 500 full-color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations that enhance the understanding of complex concepts in planetary science.
- Q: When was 'The New Solar System' published? A: 'The New Solar System' was published on January 28, 1999.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is still a valuable resource.
- Q: Does the book cover recent space missions? A: Yes, the book includes scientific results from recent missions such as Galileo to Jupiter and the Mars Pathfinder mission.
- Q: What unique features does this edition offer? A: This edition includes new descriptions of collisions in the solar system and updated tables with characteristics of planets and their moons.