Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition

by Lucy-Ann McFadden

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Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American
An arresting jacket painting by Brad Greenwood shows the solar system as it would be seen from the sun. The 56 contributors to this one-volume encyclopedia--all specialists in solar system science--describe the system from the galaxy inward to the sun and then outward through the planets. They discuss also comets, asteroids, missions of exploration to the planets, and the search for planets outside the solar system. The audience the editors have aimed at includes teachers, students, advanced amateurs, astronomers who do not specialize in the solar system, and professionals in other scientific and technical fields. Such a person could usefully read the volume straight through or plunge at once into any of the topics. Indeed, a reader who knows little about the solar system could do the same; she would end up knowing a lot. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review
“Everything you want to know about the solar system is here. ...This is the perfect reference book, lavishly illustrated and well-written.”
- From the Foreword by WESLEY T. HUNTRESS, JR., Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institute of Washington

“The authors succeed brilliantly at combining the latest results from spacecraft missions and Earth-based observations with thoughtful interpretations of the processes.”
- MARIA T. ZUBER, E.A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

“The editors and authors are scientists whose knowledge I trust. ...Suitable for graduate students and researchers, and for advanced undergraduate courses.”
- JAY M. PASACHOFF, Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy, Williams College

“This book reminds me how rapidly planetary science is evolving. This second edition comes at the right time.”
- ANDREW P. INGERSOLL, Professor of Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology

“Wonderfully updated and spectacular spacecraft images...Its a great primer for students as well as a reference for professionals.”
- WILLIAM K. HARTMANN, Senior Scientist, Planetary Science Institute

Product Details

Hardcover: 992 pages

Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (December 14, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0120885891

ISBN-13: 978-0120885893