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The Outer Solar System: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and the Dwarf Planets
Author(s): Erik Gregersen
- Publisher: Britannica Educational Pub
- Publication Date: February 1, 2010
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 251 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781615300143
- ISBN-13: 9781615300143
Book Description
The sun’s warmth—while enjoyed by the inner planets—loses its strength in the outer solar system, as does our knowledge. The mysterious Jovian planets and dwarf planets, ultra-red matter, and short-period comets will fascinate readers endlessly. As NASA’s New Horizon mission will tell us more about Pluto and the Kuiper Belt in 215, this book lays the foundation in anticipation of our impending new truths. The narrative is supported by gorgeous photographs and fascinating sidebars.
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Series Review: An Explorer’s Guide to the Universe “The series is written for those students who enjoy the night skies and beyond. Detail is in-depth so even the adult reader will benefit from these titles. This series would be extremely valuable for the reference collection and science staff.” –Library Media Connection Series Review: An Explorer’s Guide to the Universe “The set is an excellent introduction to astronomy and space exploration…the set succeeds in collating many disparate bits of information into a cohesive whole. This set would be a good first stop for students preparing science research papers.” –VOYA Magazine
