The Solar System by Sheehan, William

The Solar System

An inviting expedition across our galactic neighborhood, from Mercury to the Sun's furthest satellites, complete with the...
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The Solar System by Sheehan, William

The Solar System

$40.00

The Solar System

$40.00
Author: William Sheehan
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
An inviting expedition across our galactic neighborhood, from Mercury to the Sun's furthest satellites, complete with the latest discoveries.

The Space Age probes to the Moon, Venus, and Mars ushered in a golden age of planetary science, transforming our understanding of the solar system from a distant mystery into many, vividly realized worlds. This book provides an accessible survey of the solar system, covering each of the planets as well as the major asteroids and bodies just outside the solar system. Drawing on interviews with leading scientists, the book offers an engaging overview of the latest discoveries for amateur astronomers, making it an essential guide for anyone interested in our celestial neighborhood.

Author: William Sheehan,Clifford J. Cunningham
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 10/03/2025
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 8.72h x 7.24w x 1.24d
ISBN: 9781836390640


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2025

About the Author
William Sheehan is a historian of astronomy whose books include Saturn and Venus, also in Reaktion's Kosmos series. Clifford J. Cunningham is a research fellow at the University of Southern Queensland. His books include Asteroids, also in Reaktion's Kosmos series.

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