This is an abbreviated volume of Universe by Freedman et al., focusing on thesolar system. Known for their state-of-the-science coverage, the various Universe books place the basics of astronomy and the process of science within thegrasp of introductory students. The 4th edition has been updated with new material and new discoveries. INDICE: Astronomy and the Universe Knowing the Heavens Eclipses and the Motion of the Moon Gravitation and the Waltz of the Planets The Nature of Light Optics and Telescopes Comparative Planetology I: Our Solar System Comparative Planetology II: The Origin of Our Solar System The Living Earth Our Barren Moon Mercury, Venus, and Mars: Earthlike yet Unique Jupiter and Saturn: Lords of the Planets Jupiter and Saturnb s Satellites of Fire and Ice Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and the Kuiper Belt: Remote Worlds Vagabonds of the Solar System Our Star, the Sun The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
- ISBN: 978-1-4292-4016-1
- Editorial: W.H. Freeman
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 15/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés