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The Planets: The Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Planets: The Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System
Authors and Contributors      By (author) DK
Consultant editor Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 308,Width 259
Category/GenrePopular astronomy and space
ISBN/Barcode 9781409353058
ClassificationsDewey:523.2
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 1 September 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

See the Solar System like never before See the Solar System like never before The Planets is an awe-inspiring and informative journey through the Solar System, with all-new 3D globes and models built using the latest data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency that can be viewed from any angle and layer by layer. You can even move in for a closer look with 3D terrain models that take you on a trip to the surfaces of the rocky planets. As well as covering the Sun, the planets, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, The Planets includes all the major Solar System missions, right up to the latest Mars rovers. Timelines explore our relationship with each planet and infographics present fascinating Solar System facts and planet facts. The Planets is ideal for anyone interested in space exploration and all armchair astronauts or astronomers.