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Encyclopedia of the Solar System
Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition.
This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system.
· Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions
· Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers
· More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters
· Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet
· Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index
992 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2006
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December 12, 2012
Disclosure:
I got this Edition of the Encyclopedia as a gift from some friends, Probably some Astronomy friends, I have a Hardcover edition in addition to an eBook with the same feature.
Overview:
The encyclopedia is a simple focus hard-work for all people who relates to Astronomy, In fact it contains some photos and description of the solar system and several planet around this Earth. The Encyclopedia contains 47 Chapter and Each chapter deals with a phenomena or a Planet around the Solar system with proofs that shows some Ultra Violet photos and so on.. In fact It is nice to have such encyclopedia with you all the time, especially if you are fun of astronomy.
Positive and Negative Aspects:
This encyclopedia is meant for the scientists who have prior knowledge in field, for them it would be very useful, Besides, It is written with a simple English Language so everyone would grasp the meaning of the whole ideas. I would reveal that I have been inspired by the High Quality images of the Planets stated in this Edition, the Notion of Design and Explanation forms used in the Edition, In addition to the Trustworthy Information used. In each chapter there is a bibliography that refers to the Original Information. So there is no way to suspect the Information.
My Personal Reaction:
Personally, I use this encyclopedia as a reference for all my knowledge discussions, I use it to know about the facts and figures of Certain planets around us, I use it to know the about the Geological phenomena that may happens in this world. Anyway it is a pleasure to read it even if one is far from the Scientist and Astronomic domain.
Recommendations:
I would recommend this book as a information reference to all the persons devoted to explore the Earth and all its aspects. It would as a textbook for people who are studying Astronomy likewise.
I got this Edition of the Encyclopedia as a gift from some friends, Probably some Astronomy friends, I have a Hardcover edition in addition to an eBook with the same feature.
Overview:
The encyclopedia is a simple focus hard-work for all people who relates to Astronomy, In fact it contains some photos and description of the solar system and several planet around this Earth. The Encyclopedia contains 47 Chapter and Each chapter deals with a phenomena or a Planet around the Solar system with proofs that shows some Ultra Violet photos and so on.. In fact It is nice to have such encyclopedia with you all the time, especially if you are fun of astronomy.
Positive and Negative Aspects:
This encyclopedia is meant for the scientists who have prior knowledge in field, for them it would be very useful, Besides, It is written with a simple English Language so everyone would grasp the meaning of the whole ideas. I would reveal that I have been inspired by the High Quality images of the Planets stated in this Edition, the Notion of Design and Explanation forms used in the Edition, In addition to the Trustworthy Information used. In each chapter there is a bibliography that refers to the Original Information. So there is no way to suspect the Information.
My Personal Reaction:
Personally, I use this encyclopedia as a reference for all my knowledge discussions, I use it to know about the facts and figures of Certain planets around us, I use it to know the about the Geological phenomena that may happens in this world. Anyway it is a pleasure to read it even if one is far from the Scientist and Astronomic domain.
Recommendations:
I would recommend this book as a information reference to all the persons devoted to explore the Earth and all its aspects. It would as a textbook for people who are studying Astronomy likewise.
November 20, 2014
Type of Resource: Encyclopedia
Description:
This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions. Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers. More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters. Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet. Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index.
Call Number: R 523.203
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Description:
This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions. Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers. More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters. Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet. Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index.
Call Number: R 523.203
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
January 1, 2015
If you have this book, you don't need any others if you want to know about the Solar System. Fairly up to date and has literally everything you would ever want to know. Some chapters are technical but all are informative.
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