The Cambridge planetary handbook /

Bakich, Michael E.

The Cambridge planetary handbook / Michael E. Bakich. - ix, 336 pages : illustrations 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 334) and index.

Brings together facts and data on the planets and their satellites, discoverers and researchers. Summarises many centuries worth of data, from the earliest observations of the planets through the most recent spaceprobe findings. Discusses the history, mythology and theories of the main objects in the solar system, and provides a comprehensive information section with accurate and up-to-date data on the planets. Includes photography, historical drawings from Galileo,Huygens, Herschel etc..

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Planets

QB 601 / .B179 2000