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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: William Sheehan , Sanjay Shridhar LimayePublisher: Reaktion Books Imprint: Reaktion Books ISBN: 9781789145854ISBN 10: 1789145856 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 13 June 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe planet Venus, whose motion in the sky inspired religious traditions dating back 5,000 years to the Sumerians, and whose stark, fiery surface and acidic, choking atmosphere have been opened to our view by spacecraft since the 1960s, stubbornly clings to many of its secrets to this day. Sheehan and Limaye engage the reader in the continuing saga of our exploration of the planet closest to Earth with historical erudition and scientific expertise. --Dale P. Cruikshank, planetary scientist A comprehensive introduction to historical and current research into Venus, as well as its representations in popular culture. . . . The book also reveals that confirmation bias is a recurring feature in Venusian research, and that expecting it to be Earthlike is a mistake--its differences outweigh its similarities. To consider the planet only in comparison to Earth is, Sheehan and Limaye insist, 'one of the most hubristic efforts in the history of science.' They counsel humility in the face of Venus's ongoing mysteries. Venus is a passionate and thorough planetary primer for armchair stargazers. -- Foreword Reviews Sheehan and Limaye's timely book Venus is an enjoyable, easy-to-read review of everything related to our planetary neighbor. It is packed with facts and stories through history, from ancient times to today's latest discoveries from spacecraft and modern telescopes. With the many new missions to appear in the late 2020s and early 2030s, this book provides a solid background and will be enjoyed equally well by scientists and the interested public. --Hakan Svedhem, Venus Express Project Scientist, European Space Agency The planet Venus, whose motion in the sky inspired religious traditions dating back 5,000 years to the Sumerians, and whose stark, fiery surface and acidic, choking atmosphere have been opened to our view by spacecraft since the 1960s, stubbornly clings to many of its secrets to this day. Sheehan and Limaye engage the reader in the continuing saga of our exploration of the planet closest to Earth with historical erudition and scientific expertise. --Dale P. Cruikshank, planetary scientist Sheehan and Limaye's timely book Venus is an enjoyable, easy-to-read review of everything related to our planetary neighbor. It is packed with facts and stories through history, from ancient times to today's latest discoveries from spacecraft and modern telescopes. With the many new missions to appear in the late 2020s and early 2030s, this book provides a solid background and will be enjoyed equally well by scientists and the interested public. --Hakan Svedhem, Venus Express Project Scientist, European Space Agency Author InformationWilliam Sheehan is a noted historian of astronomy, writer and retired psychiatrist. He has written 20 books including Jupiter (with Thomas Hockey), Mercury and Saturn for Reaktion Books. He lives in Arizona, and asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honour. Sanjay Shridhar Limaye is based at the University of Wisconsin and has investigated the Venusian atmosphere with Pioneer Venus, Venus Express and Akatsuki missions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |