Where Did Pluto Go?: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the New Solar System Foreword by Neil DeGrasse Tyson Director of the Hayden Planetarium by Paul Sutherland

by Paul Sutherland

A twenty-first century look at our Sun, its planets, and their moons-including the latest research and technology on studying and defining the mysteries of space. Over the last few decades our knowledge of the universe and what resides within it has expanded enormously. This exciting new book adds a modern sense of perspective to the stars above by comparing the very latest research and the most up-to-date technology with traditional beliefs-how ancient astronomers made sense of the heavens- presented in clear, easy-to-understand, exciting dialogue. With a twist of the wheel, the book's easy-to-use planisphere shows the positions of the stars at any time, on any day, and any latitude-complete with a description and examples on how to use it. The planisphere is a great way to chart the stars as you read through the book and discover the new solar system. In these pages you'll find the evolving understanding of the solar system. A detailed overview examines how we read the night sky; constellations and the zodiac; motion of the planets; comparative sizes and locations; where the asteroid belt is; comets; satellites; theories of planet formation; and much more. With over 200 full-color photographs and a 4-page gatefold of the galaxies, this beautifully illustrated guide will fill you with awe at the mysteries of space.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

Hardcover

First published March 19, 2009

Reviews

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction into astronomy. Where Did Pluto Go? offers brief descriptions of the sun, moon, planets, comets, and various other objects found in space. It explains the new class of dwarf planets that Pluto now finds itself a member. There are a lot of fantastic photographs that compliment the text.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to our little corner of the universe. Though it is obviously limited in scope, with several subjects (namely the moons of Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune along with asteroids and Plutoids) being very short-changed, "What Happened to Pluto?" is a very satisfactory way to begin learning astronomy for the lay person.

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Where Did Pluto Go? A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the “New Solar System” by Paul Sutherland (Reader's Digest Books 2009) (523.2). Interesting and full of pictures, this book is just what it claims to be. My rating: 6/10, finished 2010.

[Marylu Sanok · Rating 2 out of 5]

I took this book because I am a Neil DeGrasse Tyson. The computer pulled this listing when I searched by author. Neil however only did the forward. I did read the surprisingly small book, but it did not give any really new information.