The Solar System

An inviting expedition across our galactic neighborhood, from Mercury to the Sun's furthest satellites, complete with the latest discoveries.

The Space Age probes to the Moon, Venus, and Mars ushered in a golden age of planetary science, transforming our understanding of the solar system from a distant mystery into many, vividly realized worlds. This book provides an accessible survey of the solar system, covering each of the planets as well as the major asteroids and bodies just outside the solar system. Drawing on interviews with leading scientists, the book offers an engaging overview of the latest discoveries for amateur astronomers, making it an essential guide for anyone interested in our celestial neighborhood.

Author: William Sheehan,Clifford J. Cunningham
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 10/03/2025
Series: Kosmos
Pages: 248
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 8.72h x 7.24w x 1.24d
ISBN: 9781836390640