The Story of the Solar System

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Product Details
- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 18, 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521803365
- ISBN-13: 978-0521803366
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.7 x 0.6 inches
Review
“Colorful, well-illustrated overview…” Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin
“A beautifully illustrated guide to the solar system…” Paper Clips
“…a tour de force…. Garlick’s The Story of the Solar System is a readable and beautiful introduction to our neighborhood in the universe.” Science Books and Films
“…beautifully illustrated.” Forecast
Book Description
The bodies of our Solar System have orbited continously around the Sun since their formation, but they have not always been there, and conditions have not always been as they are today. The Story of the Solar System explains how our Solar System came into existence, how it has evolved and how it might end billions of years from now. After a brief historical introduction, Mark Garlick describes the birth of the Sun and the steps that built up the bodies of the Solar System. Vivid illustrations of planets, moons, asteroids and comets complement the detailed descriptions. A comparison of these objects, and an analysis of how they have changed and evolved since birth is followed by a look towards the end of the Solar System’s existence. Mark A. Garlick obtained his PhD in astrophysics from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Surrey, England. He is a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists, and currently works as a freelance science writer and astronomical illustrator.
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