Very Short Introduction Planets - Rothery, D. A.
Very Short Introduction Planets - Rothery, D. A. From the rings of Saturn to the canals of Mars and the Great Red Dot of Jupiter, the planets of our Solar System have long fascinated humanity.…
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Very Short Introduction Planets - Rothery, D. A.
From the rings of Saturn to the canals of Mars and the Great Red Dot of Jupiter, the planets of our Solar System have long fascinated humanity. Leading planetary scientist David A. Featuring many striking photos, this Very Short Introduction offers a fascinating portrait of the unique world of each planet as well as an illuminating discussion of moons, asteroids, and Trans-Neptunian objects.
He explains how the surfaces of planets and moons have been sculpted by geology, weather, and impacts by meteors and asteroids. Rothery, who has chaired the European Space Agency's Mercury surface and composition working group since 2007, gives a stimulating overview of the origin, nature, and evolution of our Solar System, including the controversial issues of what qualifies as a planet, and what conditions are required for a planetary body to support life. Rothery shows how our knowledge