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The New Solar System

Art / Photobook Out of Print
Edited By: J Kelly Beatty, Andrew L Chaikin and Carolyn Collins Petersen
421 pages, 124 col plates, 504 figs, 32 tabs
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  • The New Solar System ISBN: 9780521645874 Edition: 4 Paperback Mar 1999 Out of Print #90756
  • The New Solar System ISBN: 9780521641838 Edition: 4 Hardback Mar 1999 Out of Print #90754
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About this book

Completely redesigned edition displaying hundreds of new images. Includes descriptions of collisions in the solar system, full scientific results from Galileo's mission to Jupiter and its moons, and the Mars Pathfinder mission.

Contents

Introduction; 1. Exploring the solar system; 2. Origin of the solar system; 3. The Sun; 4. Planetary magnetospheres and the interplanetary medium; 5. Cosmetary reservoirs; 6. The role of collisions; 7. Mercury; 8. Venus; 9. Planet Earth; 10. The Moon; 11. Mars; 12. Surfaces and interiors of the Terrestrial planets; 13. Atmospheres of the terrestrial planets; 14. Interiors of the giant planets; 15. Atmospheres of the giant planets; 16. Planetary rings; 17. Io Torrence; 18. Europa; 19. Ganymede and Callisto; 20. Titan; 21. Triton, Pluto and Charon; 22. Midsize icy satellites; 23. Small worlds: patterns and relationships; 24. Comets; 25. Asteroids; 26. Meteorites; 27. Life in the solar system; 28. Other planetary systems; Tables; Glossary; Biographical sketches of contributors, Index.

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Art / Photobook Out of Print
Edited By: J Kelly Beatty, Andrew L Chaikin and Carolyn Collins Petersen
421 pages, 124 col plates, 504 figs, 32 tabs
Media reviews
'This new edition of what bids to be a planetary bible ! it is an essential item for those interested in the current state of Solar System science ! this 4th Edition is splendidly illustrated and is a must for any space scientist or astronomer who has an interest in the study of the Solar Syatem and the many different types of objects that it contains ! highly recommended.' Spaceflight 'Fascinating ! a splendid and authoritative volume.' Arthur C. Clarke, Author and Lecturer 'Rich with data, information, interpretation, illustration, and inspiration ! with special emphasis on the new discoveries from recent missions.' Louis A. Friedman, Executive Director, The Planetary Society 'An incredibly rich experience ! filled with terrific accounts and illustrations of new discoveries.' Wesley T. Huntress, Former Associate Administrator for Space Science, NASA 'A fresh and invigorating look at our solar system.' David H. Levy, Author and Comet Hunter ' ! a planetary bible ! and it is an essential item for those interested in the current state of Solar System science. A veritable treasure house of scientific data and interpretation ! this 4th edition is speldidly illustrated [and] a must for any space scientist or astronomer who has an interest in the study of the Solar System and the many different types of objects that it contains. Highly recommended.' Spaceflight 'Oustanding in every respect - includes data which will not be found elsewhere in so convenient a form. A must for anyone who is even slightly interested in the members of the Sun's family.' Patrick Moore, Host BBC-TV's The Sky at Night 'This is an informative, well illustrated book and not extravagantly priced.' Alan Hamilton, Open University Geological Society Journal 'It is a fine reference book, and the fourth edition has been further improved by the addition of much reference data at the end. The New Solar System is richly illustrated ! Recommended.' Richard McKim, Journal of the British Astronomical Association
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