{"product_id":"encyclopedia-of-the-solar-system-hardback-9780124158450","title":"Encyclopedia of the Solar System (Hardback) 9780124158450","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEncyclopedia of the Solar System\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Cosmology \u0026amp; Astronomy, \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Third Edition \u003c\/i\u003eincludes fifty-seven chapters from over seventy five eminent authors who review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions, making this the definitive solar system reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTilman Spohn (Edited by), Doris Breuer (Edited by), Torrence Johnson (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780124158450\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 April 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1336 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.5 x 5.9 cm, 2.7 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Huge efforts have been made to explain observations and theories clearly and succinctly and to bring the reader up to date. I recommend the book without reservation.\" --\u003cb\u003eThe Observatory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This exciting summation of more than 50 years of continuing space exploration will appeal to scientists and enthusiasts alike. Summing Up: Highly recommended.\" --\u003cb\u003eChoice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Everything you want to know about the solar system is here. ...This is the perfect reference book, lavishly illustrated and well-written.\" \u003cb\u003e--From the Foreword by Wesley T. Huntress, JR., Carnegie Institute of Washington\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The authors succeed brilliantly at combining the latest results from spacecraft missions and Earth-based observations with thoughtful interpretations of the processes.\" \u003cb\u003e--Maria T. Zuber, Massachusetts Institute of Technology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e—winner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Cosmology \u0026amp; Astronomy from the Association of American Publishers—provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—with an astounding breadth of content and breathtaking visual impact. The encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of color digital images and illustrations, and over 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNew additions to the third edition reflect the latest progress and growth in the field, including past and present space missions to the terrestrial planets, the outer solar systems and space telescopes used to detect extrasolar planets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eI: The Solar System\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII: Fundamental Planetary Processes and Properties \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII: The Sun\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV: Earthlike Planets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV: Earth and Moon as Planets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI: Asteroids and Comets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII: Giant Planets and their Satellites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII: Beyond the Planets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX: Exploring the Solar System\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Space science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Space science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Space%20science%20%5BTTD%5D%22\"\u003eTTD\u003c\/a\u003e], Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Solar system: the Sun \u0026amp; planets\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Solar%20system:%20the%20Sun%20\u0026amp;%20planets%20%5BPGS%5D%22\"\u003ePGS\u003c\/a\u003e], Reference works [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Reference works\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Reference%20works%20%5BGBC%5D%22\"\u003eGBC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46664193147160,"sku":"9780124158450","price":114.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780124158450.jpg?v=1694267937","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/encyclopedia-of-the-solar-system-hardback-9780124158450","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}