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The new solar system : ice worlds, moons, and planets redefined, Patricia Daniels ; foreword by Robert Burnham

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Summary
Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this guide explores every corner of Earth's planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. It's a state-of-the-art observation of the solar system as we know it today and a knowledgeable forecast of what to expect in the future, from Pluto's demotion to plutoid to the upcoming Moon mission, the likelihood of a manned expedition to Mars, and much more. From breathtaking photographs to detailed explanatory diagrams to expert essays, fascinating sidebars, and informative fact boxes, this is not just an easy-to-use reference, but also a visually stunning volume to fire the imagination of even the most casual reader.--From publisher description
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
223 pages
Contents
  • Wandering stars
  • The sun
  • The inner planets
  • Rocky dwarf planets
  • The ringed planets
  • Icy dwarf planets
  • Are we alone?
Isbn
9781426204623
Instance
Label
The new solar system : ice worlds, moons, and planets redefined
Title
The new solar system
Title remainder
ice worlds, moons, and planets redefined
Statement of responsibility
Patricia Daniels ; foreword by Robert Burnham
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this guide explores every corner of Earth's planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. It's a state-of-the-art observation of the solar system as we know it today and a knowledgeable forecast of what to expect in the future, from Pluto's demotion to plutoid to the upcoming Moon mission, the likelihood of a manned expedition to Mars, and much more. From breathtaking photographs to detailed explanatory diagrams to expert essays, fascinating sidebars, and informative fact boxes, this is not just an easy-to-use reference, but also a visually stunning volume to fire the imagination of even the most casual reader.--From publisher description
http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/bookUI
323512
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1955-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Daniels, Patricia
Dewey number
523.2
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
QB501
LC item number
.D36 2009
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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True
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Solar system
  • Solar system
Target audience
adult
http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/titleRemainder
ice worlds, moons, and planets redefined
Label
The new solar system : ice worlds, moons, and planets redefined, Patricia Daniels ; foreword by Robert Burnham
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Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Wandering stars -- The sun -- The inner planets -- Rocky dwarf planets -- The ringed planets -- Icy dwarf planets -- Are we alone?
Dimensions
29 cm
Extent
223 pages
Isbn
9781426204623
Lccn
2009010117
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations (chiefly color)
System control number
  • 277201838
  • (OCoLC)277201838
Label
The new solar system : ice worlds, moons, and planets redefined, Patricia Daniels ; foreword by Robert Burnham
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Wandering stars -- The sun -- The inner planets -- Rocky dwarf planets -- The ringed planets -- Icy dwarf planets -- Are we alone?
Dimensions
29 cm
Extent
223 pages
Isbn
9781426204623
Lccn
2009010117
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations (chiefly color)
System control number
  • 277201838
  • (OCoLC)277201838

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