Carefully balancing breadth of coverage with depth, Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition:
Praise for the First Edition:
"(...) essential reading for all undergraduate students (...) and for those at a more advanced level approaching the subject for the first time." THE SCIENCE BOOK BOARD BOOK REVIEW
“One of the best books on the solar system I have seen. The general accuracy and quality of the content is excellent.” JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION
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Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition is essential reading for all undergraduate students for whom astronomy or planetary science are components of their degrees as well as for those at a more advanced level approaching the subject for the first time. It is also suitable for anyone with a keen interest in astronomy. A small amount of scientific knowledge is assumed in addition to a familiarity with basic algebra and graphs.
The author is Emeritus Professor of Astronomy at the Open University, an institution dedicated to supported distance learning, where Professor Jones has acquired much a lot of experience in writing clear texts that promote active reading.
Professor Barrie W. Jones, Professor of Astronomy, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.
Has been awarded the David Wynn-Williams Prize for services to Astrobiology, by the Astrobiology Society of Britain in 2006.
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition covers the Sun, the planets, their satellites and the host of smaller bodies that orbit the Sun. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for science students, and examines the discovery, investigation and modelling of these bodies. Seller Inventory # B9780470018316
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Book Description Condition: New. Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition covers the Sun, the planets, their satellites and the host of smaller bodies that orbit the Sun. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for science students, and examines the discovery, investigation and modelling of these bodies. Num Pages: 470 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1040. . 2007. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780470018316
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Book Description Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. A thorough book for two-semester college-level courses.it also serves astronomers.a suitable book for any college library. (CHOICE, January 2008) .is strongly recommended both for its coverage and its style of presentation. (Spaceflight) .certa. Seller Inventory # 556553334
Book Description Condition: New. Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition covers the Sun, the planets, their satellites and the host of smaller bodies that orbit the Sun. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for science students, and examines the discovery, investigation and modelling of these bodies. Num Pages: 470 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1040. . 2007. 2nd Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780470018316