In response to the new information gained about the Solar System from
recent space probes and space telescopes, the experienced science
author Dr. John Wilkinson presents the state-of-the art knowledge on
the Sun, solar system planets and small solar system objects like
comets and asteroids. He also describes space missions like the New
Horizon’s space probe that provided never seen before pictures of
the Pluto system; the Dawn space probe, having just visited the
asteroid Vesta, and the dwarf planet Ceres; and the Rosetta probe
inorbit around comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko that has sent
extraordinary and most exciting pictures. Those and a number of other
probes are also changing our understanding of the solar system and
providing a wealth of new up close photos. This book will cover all
these missions and discuss observed surface features of planets and
moons like their compositions, geisers, aurorae, lightning phenomena
etc.Presenting the fascinating aspects of solar system astronomy this
book is a complete guide to the Solar System for amateur astronomers,
students, science educators and interested members of the public.
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ISBN
9783319276298
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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