Synopses & Reviews
For readers eager to acquire fascinating planetary information that will delight and impress, The Cambridge Planetary Handbook is the perfect compendium. This invaluable reference brings together all the key facts and data on the planets and their satellites, important figures, historical references, and illustrations. From the earliest observations of the planets to the most recent spaceprobe findings, the volume uncovers centuries of exploration and insight. Michael Bakich details the history, mythology, and theories of the main objects in our solar system. He organizes the material by first presenting lists devoted to specific aspects of the planets. These lists, allowing useful comparisons, are followed by chapters on each of the planets. In addition, Bakich includes excellent photography and explanatory illustrations, along with numerous historical drawings from Galileo, Huygens, Herschel, and other astronomers. The Handbook is a must for all astronomy enthusiasts, as well as academic researchers, students, and teachers. Those unfamiliar with the sky will find this a user-friendly guide written in clear, nontechnical language. Michael E. Bakich received his M.A. in Planetarium Education from Michigan State University. He has written numerous original planetarium programs and is the author of The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations (Cambridge 1995).
Synopsis
The Cambridge Planetary Handbook is an invaluable reference text, bringing together key facts and data on the planets and their satellites, discoverers and researchers. It summarises many centuriesâworth of data, from the earliest observations of the planets through to the most recent spaceprobe findings. The author discusses the history, mythology and theories of the main objects in our solar system, and provides a comprehensive information section with accurate and up-to-date data on the planets. The book contains excellent photography and explanatory illustrations, along with numerous historical drawings from Galileo, Huygens, Herschel and other astronomers. This book is a must for all astronomy enthusiasts, as well as academic researchers, students and teachers. Those unfamiliar with the sky will find this a user-friendly guide written in clear, non-technical language.
Synopsis
Comprehensive reference text on planetary astronomy written for the general reader.
Synopsis
The Cambridge Planetary Handbook is a comprehensive reference text containing facts and data on all aspects of the planets in our solar system. It summarises many centuriesâworth of data, from the earliest observations of the planets to the most recent spaceprobe findings. The author discusses the history, mythology and theories of planets and includes numerous historical drawings from Galileo, Huygens, Herschel and other astronomers. Excellent photography and illustrations along with accurate, up-to-date data make this book highly appealing to anyone interested in planetary astronomy, professionals and amateurs alike.
Table of Contents
Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Lists: A. Planets; B. Satellites; Part II. Planets; Appendix; Glossary; References and sources; Index.