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The Little Book of Exoplanets Hardcover – July 11, 2023

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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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A concise and accessible introduction to exoplanets that explains the cutting-edge science behind recent discoveries

For centuries, people have speculated about the possibility of planets orbiting distant stars, but only since the 1990s has technology allowed astronomers to detect them. At this point, more than five thousand such exoplanets have been identified, with the pace of discovery accelerating after the launch of NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and the Webb Space Telescope. In The Little Book of Exoplanets, Princeton astrophysicist Joshua Winn offers a brief and engaging introduction to the search for exoplanets and the cutting-edge science behind recent findings. In doing so, he chronicles the dawn of a new age of discovery―one that has rapidly transformed astronomy and our broader understanding of the universe.

Scientists now know that many Sun-like stars host their own systems of planets, some of which may resemble our solar system and include planets similar to the Earth. But, Winn tells us, the most remarkable discoveries so far have been of planets with unexpected and decidedly un-Earth-like properties, which have upended what we thought we knew about the origins of planetary systems. Winn provides an inside view of the sophisticated detective work astronomers perform as they find and study exoplanets and describes the surprising―sometimes downright bizarre―planets and systems they have found. He explains how these discoveries are revolutionizing astronomy, and he explores the current status and possible future of the search for another Earth. Finally, drawing on his own and other scientists’ work, he considers how the discovery of exoplanets and their faraway solar systems changes our perspectives on the universe and our place in it.

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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Princeton University Press
  4. Publication date
    July 11, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    5.7 x 1.2 x 8.7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0691215472
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0691215471
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"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"

"In this spellbinding survey, [Joshua Winn] . . . proves more than up to the task of making astrophysics accessible and enjoyable for lay readers. . . . This inspires wonder at the eccentricities of the universe." ― Publishers Weekly

"Due to Winn's straightforward writing style and the book's helpful charts, this work is ideal for non-scientists or beginning astronomers."---Dave Pugl, Library Journal

"Belying its modest title, Joshua Winn’s The Little Book of Exoplanets is an extraordinary, far-reaching astronomy book that describes the exploration of planets outside our solar system."---Kristen Rabe, Foreword Reviews

"The Little Book of Exoplanets opens up a Universe that is extraordinary and enticing . . . .It is refreshing that Winn trusts his audience enough to dive into the data and show them the true work of an astronomer: making sense of figures. It is this focus on process that gives this work the potential to be an exoplanet classic with staying power."---Emma Johanna Puranen, BBC Sky At Night

"Complemented by clear, easy-to-understand illustrations, this is science writing at its best. Winn has produced a witty and engaging overview of a field that is revolutionizing astronomy. The book belongs on the reading list of any curious mind, not to mention the shelves of every library."---T.D. Oswalt, Choice

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“This delightful book offers an insider’s view into the vibrant and fast-moving field of extrasolar planets. Thanks to Joshua Winn’s crystal-clear explanations, everyone can learn something new from this book―newcomers and experienced scientists alike!"― Laura Kreidberg, Max Planck Institute for Astronomy

“Josh Winn’s book provides a clear and comprehensive discussion of a new era of astronomical discoveries. The book includes descriptions of the many types of planets that have been discovered and provides a discussion about the processes that led to their formation. The discoveries are compared to theories of planet formation, and the differences and agreements provide a measure of progress in our understanding. A history of the people and their efforts to detect extrasolar planets is an added bonus.”―William J. Borucki, Kepler PI

“Winn combines scientific expertise with clarity and wit to take the reader on a tour through one of astronomy's fastest-growing fields of study. The Little Book of Exoplanets packs a wide-ranging overview of exoplanetary science into a small, highly accessible package.”―John Johnson, Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press (July 11, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691215472
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691215471
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 1.2 x 8.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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Joshua N. Winn

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Joshua Winn is a professor of astrophysics at Princeton University. Like most of his readers, he is mainly composed of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and iron atoms forged inside massive stars, as well as hydrogen atoms from the early universe and trace elements from colliding neutron stars. He has written for The Economist and recorded two lecture series for the Teaching Company (Wondrium), The Search for Exoplanets and Introduction to Astrophysics.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
28 global ratings
Eloquent summary of the field of extrasolar planets
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Eloquent summary of the field of extrasolar planets
I very much enjoyed reading Josh Winn's whistle-stop tour through the exciting astronomy field of exoplanets. Josh introduces different exoplanets as if they were old friends, and he conveys complex concepts plainly for a non-expert reader, with clear analogies and metaphors. Josh is one of the world's top experts on this topic, giving him an insider's view of the significant milestones achieved, as well as what questions remain and what lies ahead. He weaves in the history of the subject, and incorporates his personal journey, making the story more interesting and accessible. I had no problem viewing the figures in the digital version I read in Libby/Overdrive.
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Double R
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information on exoplanets
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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Great Book. As an insider on a lot of exoplanet projects, Josh Winn imparts a lot of information on a lot of different exoplanets, their orbits, composition, stars that they orbit, and methods used to find them. A very interesting book, best one I have read about exoplanets!!
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Chris Stroupe
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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Humorous, readable introduction to exoplanets and how they're discovered. I think what I liked best is that the author took great care to explain the methods used to find exoplanets, without getting overly technical and with such clarity that I understood the basic principles. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about the super-cool observations going on right now!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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It was a gift. They loved the book.
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Jose M. Rodriguez
1.0 out of 5 stars Defective Kindle version plus mirr
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
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As the previous reviewer noted. , my Kindle version contains figure captions, but NO figures. I returned the book and got a refund. HOWEVER, I used a $3 kindle rewards credit towards the purchase of the book, which is non-refundable. Amazon should make clear that one runs the risk of losing that credit if your book is defective. There’s no way of knowing until one buys the book,but by then your credit is gone!!!
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"laurabo"
5.0 out of 5 stars Both informative and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
Books like this one make people want to become astronomers. This book not only gives an outstanding overview of the challenges in hunting for exoplanets, but also sprinkles in lots of wit and whimsy. E.g. Winn speculates about living on HD80806, which boomerangs around its star in a rakish ellipse, and how inhabitants there would see their sun get frighteningly larger by the day as they approach. He throws in occasional funny pop-culture analogies throughout. It was a really fun ride and I was sorry when it was over.
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Booklover
5.0 out of 5 stars Accessible and interesting
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
I learned a lot but I never felt out of my depth. Great book!
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sapkasbogar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read from an amazing writer
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
I have read many books on the subject. This one stands out for being light and entertaining and written in an excellent style. Prof. Winn is a renowned expert on the topic, and it is no coincidence that the book is so good.
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C. Emerson Thompson
1.0 out of 5 stars figures non-existent
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
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The color plates are fine. But every chapter has many many figure references that are pretty basic to understanding what the author is trying to convey. Unfortunately these figures do not exist in the Kindle version. So instead of a five star rating it merits a zero (one on the kindle rating system). Sorry but my money was wasted.

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Oscar Ara
5.0 out of 5 stars Fàcil de llegir i amb moltes dades
Reviewed in Spain on October 5, 2024
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Excel.lent llibre per conèixer la ciència actual que hi ha al darrere de la cerca d'exoplanetes. Del tot recomanable.
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Daval
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for my supervisor
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2024
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My current MSc project is on misaligned planets (gravity darkening method), and I thought this would make a great gift for my supervisor since Prof Winn is one of the leading experts in this field! (And I've read many of his research papers)
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