Author: SMITH, GRAHAM
Title: The Atlas of the Solar System
Description: Mitchell Beazley. 1989. (ISBN: 9780855334680). Hardcover. Hardback with dustjacket - 1983 - good condition - Mitchell Beazley This book by T.V. Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore gives the reader one of the best literal views of the Solar System. Patrick Moore gives his usual anecdotal style to what is a very concise and pictorial tour of the Solar System. Subjects covered cover all objects of the Solar System family, from the Sun, to all the Planets (Mercury,Venus,Earth/Moon,Mars,Minor Planets,Jupiter,Saturn,Uranus,Neptune and Pluto) as well as comets and other more remote objects. Also great detail is paid to the moons of the outer planets. The photographs included in this breathtaking work are from NASA's deep space probes and make this a must have volume for the beginner and more advanced astronomers alike. Used: Acceptable.

Keywords: 9780855334680


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