"The Planets" is the first book to bring together new images of all the nine planets in the Solar System with an accessible, non-technical text.
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From Publishers Weekly
Perhaps because British science writer Henbest has guided this tour at least five times previously, ( Exploring the Universe et al.) the patter is first rate. For the "grand tour" in hand, moreover, he has the advantage computer-enhanced snapshots show: state-of-the-science satellite images, reproduced in color and black-and-white, of all the planets and major moons, save Pluto and Charon. This is a pleasure tour emphasizing the classic astronomic mysteries and anomalies that keep astronomers out of church. Except for the patronizing mistake in the subtitle--several of the photos are from Soviet, not American, space probes--this is a fine, but probably not the final tour from a veteran guide to the solar system. Astronomy Book Club main selection.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
The first phase of robotic planetary exploration ended in 1989 when the Voyager 2 spacecraft encountered Neptune. In the span of fewer than 30 years, the data and images returned by various U.S. and Russian probes have revolutionized our understanding of the solar system. Several recent books have attempted to summarize our newfound view of the Earth and its neighbors, e.g., William Sheehan's Worlds in the Sky ( LJ 9/1/92) and The New Solar System , edited by J. Kelly Beatty and others (Cambridge Univ. Pr., 1990. 3d ed.). In contrast to these academic-oriented approaches, Henbest uses the striking images returned by the Mariner, Magellan, Venera, Viking, and Voyager spacecraft to convey to a general audience the grandeur and diversity of the planets and their moons. The accompanying text deftly summarizes the geology and climatology of our neighboring worlds. With the emphasis on the imagery, this entry is more suitable for public libraries as a general introduction and, as such, is recommended for libraries seeking to update their planetary science collections.
- Thomas J. Frieling, Bainbridge Coll., Ga.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Thomas J. Frieling, Bainbridge Coll., Ga.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Very detailed - this book is more for advanced readers.,
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This review is from: The Planets: Portraits of New Worlds (Penguin Science) (Paperback)
This book has vivid pictures which make it worth buying just for that. The information is extreemly useful and some of it can be hard to find in other place.
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