Solar System

by David W. Hughes, Carole Stott

Explore the wonders of our solar system—a corner of the universe that astronomers understand more fully every day. Starting at the sun, the center of it all, we move outward, planet by planet, and then beyond. From Mercury's prehistoric cataclysm to Uranus's uncommon axial tilt, the superb research and stunning images will captivate both keen stargazers and newcomers alike. The gorgeous photographs—which include newly taken photos of Mars from Curiosity along with others from recent satellites, manned spaceflights, the International Space Station, and the Hubble telescope—bring the night sky to life.

Genres: Nonfiction, Astronomy, Reference, Science

144 pages, Hardcover

First published November 5, 2013

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solar System: Understanding every planet, star and space object that surrounds us, by David W. Hughes, is a great coffee table style book on the solar system. The make-up of the solar system, each planet, and the outer belt are all detailed, with relevant and up to date information on each subject. This book is an easy read, with great pictures, good information, and interesting tidbits. Speculations on various subjects, such as the composition of the outer belt, Uranus' black spot, the composition of Jupiter's inner atmosphere, and so on add fun and interesting topics for further research. A great read for a lazy afternoon, and a good book for those looking for a solid and accessible book on the solar system. Certainly not necessary for experts or hobbyists, but great for a lay person such as myself.

[Sidsel · Rating 4 out of 5]

All informasjonen i boken er veldig godt forklart

[Grace Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book. It has so much facts about the solar system and who all discovered it. It gives you lots of information about each planet and each moon in our solar system. What bothers me a little is I think a sentence or phrase is wrong or it sounds funny when I read it.

[Brian Hull · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning a lot