Overview

Exploration by space probes has revealed that the Earth's planetary neighbours are even more fascinating than what we previously thought. Today we stand on the threshold of the next phase of planetary exploration and knowledge. Our views of the Solar System and of other planetary systems outside our own are changing on a daily basis. This book is an up to date record of the many recent discoveries made about our Solar System and other planetary systems using ground-based and space probe technology.

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Author:   Dr John Wilkinson
Publisher:   CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:   CSIRO Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.658kg
ISBN:  

9780643095755

ISBN 10:   0643095756
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 January 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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I enjoyed reading the book and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the expanding knowledge of our solar system and in the possible future direction of solar system research. --Barry Adcock The Crux (Astronomical Society of Victoria) (04/01/2009) This book is an up-to-date record of the many recent discoveries made using ground-based and space probe technology. --Abbey's Bookshop (01/01/2009)

I enjoyed reading the book and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the expanding knowledge of our solar system and in the possible future direction of solar system research. --Barry Adcock The Crux (Astronomical Society of Victoria) This book is an up-to-date record of the many recent discoveries made using ground-based and space probe technology. --Abbey's Bookshop

This book is an up-to-date record of the many recent discoveries made using ground-based and space probe technology.

I found the history of space discovery interesting and the discussion about the reasons for changes in classification well presented. I found this a very readable book and I think it would be a valuable addition to any school library, and the book shelves of teachers and others who are genuinely interested in our Solar System and the current state of space research. -- (07/01/2009) I enjoyed reading the book and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the expanding knowledge of our solar system and in the possible future direction of solar system research. --Barry Adcock The Crux (Astronomical Society of Victoria) (04/01/2009) The tables are very well organised and effective in conveying the history of exploration in the solar system, from the Earth, moon, and sun to each of the planet and minor objects such as asteroids. The excellent illustrations and images enhance the text, and important terms appear in bold typeface. -- (09/01/2009) This book is an up-to-date record of the many recent discoveries made using ground-based and space probe technology. --Abbey's Bookshop (01/01/2009)

I found the history of space discovery interesting and the discussion about the reasons for changes in classification well presented. I found this a very readable book and I think it would be a valuable addition to any school library, and the book shelves of teachers and others who are genuinely interested in our Solar System and the current state of space research.

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John Wilkinson teaches at La Trobe University.

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