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W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd Universe Solar System 2004 Edition by Roger A. Freedman, William J. Kaufmann
What astronomers know about our universe changes every day. For the past twenty years, Universe has been the most thrilling way to communicate the excitement of discovery in astronomy, to students of all scientific backgrounds. This edition of Universe which contains the full text of chapters 1-18 and 30 gives students the means to explore the Solar system like never before. In addition to covering all the top discoveries, the text and accompanying CD contains spectacular images, captivating writing, and guides students on a fascinating journey around the cosmos and back again. Table of contents :- 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: Introducing Our Solar System; Comparative Planetology II: The Origin of the Solar System; Our Living Earth; Our Barren Moon; Sun-Scorched Mercury; Cloud-Covered Venus; Red Planet Mars; Jupiter and Saturn; The Galilean Satellites of Jupiter; The Outer Worlds; Vagabonds of the Solar System; Our Star, the Sun; The Search for Extraterrestrial Life