Encyclopedia of the Solar System
- ISBN-10
- 0080573134
- ISBN-13
- 9780080573137
- Series
- Encyclopedia of the Solar System
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 992
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-09-18
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Authors
- Lucy-Ann McFadden, Torrence Johnson, Paul Weissman
Description
The Encyclopedia of the Solar System provides a series of comprehensive and authoritative articles written by more than 50 eminent planetary and space scientists. Each chapter is self-contained yet linked by cross-references to other related chapters. This beautifully designed book is a must for the library of professional astronomers and amateur star-gazers alike, in fact for anyone who wishes to understand the nature of our solar system. Key Features * Cross-referenced throughout for easy comprehension * Superbly illustrated with over 700 photos, drawings, and diagrams, including 36 color plates * Provides 40 thematically organized chapters by more than 50 eminent contributors * Convenient glossaries of technical terms introduce each chapter * Academic Press maintains a web site for the Encyclopedia at www.academicpress.com/solar; Author-recommended web resources for additional information, images, and research developments related to each chapter of this volume, are available here
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