{"product_id":"the-scientific-exploration-of-venus-hardback-9781107023482","title":"The Scientific Exploration of Venus (Hardback) 9781107023482","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Scientific Exploration of Venus\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA leading Venus researcher explains in a friendly non-technical style what we know through our investigations of Earth's 'twin' planet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFredric W. Taylor (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107023482, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 September 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e314 pages, 171 b\/w illus.  25 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e26 x 20.8 x 1.8 cm, 1.01 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'An authoritative but non-technical text supplemented by copious illustrations and diagrams … It's hard to think of a more comprehensive review.' BBC Sky at Night\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eVenus is the brightest 'star' in the night sky and it has been observed since ancient times. Often dubbed Earth's 'twin', it is the planet most similar to the Earth in size, mass and composition. There the similarity ends: Venus is shrouded by a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, its surface is dominated by thousands of volcanoes and it lacks a protective magnetic field to shield it from energetic solar particles. So why isn't Venus more like Earth? In this book, a leading researcher of Venus addresses this question by explaining what we know through our investigations of the planet. Venus presents an intriguing case study for planetary astronomers and atmospheric scientists, especially in light of the current challenges of global warming, which supports, and potentially threatens, life on Earth. Scientifically rigorous, yet written in a friendly non-technical style, this is a broad introduction for students and astronomy and space enthusiasts.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Views of Venus, from the Beginning to the Present Day: 1. The dawn of Venus exploration\u003cbr\u003e 2. Mariner and Venera\u003cbr\u003e 3. Pioneer Venus and Vega: orbiters, balloons and multi-probes\u003cbr\u003e 4. Images of the surface\u003cbr\u003e 5. The forgotten world\u003cbr\u003e 6. Earth-based astronomy delivers a breakthrough\u003cbr\u003e 7. Can't stop now\u003cbr\u003e 8. Europe and Japan join in: Venus Express and Akatsuki\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Motivation to Continue the Quest: 9. Origin and evolution: the solid planet\u003cbr\u003e 10. Atmosphere and ocean\u003cbr\u003e 11. A volcanic world\u003cbr\u003e 12. The mysterious clouds\u003cbr\u003e 13. Superwinds and polar vortices\u003cbr\u003e 14. The climate on Venus, past, present and future\u003cbr\u003e 15. Could there be life on Venus?\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Plans and Visions for the Future: 16. Solar system exploration\u003cbr\u003e 17. Coming soon to a planet near you: planned Venus missions\u003cbr\u003e 18. Towards the horizon: advanced technology\u003cbr\u003e 19. Beyond the horizon: human expeditions\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Chronology of space missions to Venus\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. Data about Venus.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Astronomy,%20space%20\u0026amp;%20time%20%5BPG%5D%22\"\u003ePG\u003c\/a\u003e], Mathematics \u0026amp; science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics \u0026amp; science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20\u0026amp;%20science%20%5BP%5D%22\"\u003eP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46002005442840,"sku":"9781107023482","price":43.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107023482i_4d5018a7-b676-49a6-850b-3b250afc357b.jpg?v=1691361143","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-scientific-exploration-of-venus-hardback-9781107023482","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}