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Planets: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Planets: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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List price R275
Loot Price R222
Discovery Miles 2 220
You Save R53 (19%)
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This Very Short Introduction looks deep into space and describes
the worlds that make up our Solar System: terrestrial planets,
giant planets, dwarf planets and various other objects such as
satellites (moons), asteroids and Trans-Neptunian objects. It
considers how our knowledge has advanced over the centuries, and
how it has expanded at a growing rate in recent years. David A.
Rothery gives an overview of the origin, nature, and evolution of
our Solar System, including the controversial issues of what
qualifies as a planet, and what conditions are required for a
planetary body to be habitable by life. He looks at rocky planets
and the Moon, giant planets and their satellites, and how the
surfaces have been sculpted by geology, weather, and impacts. ABOUT
THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford
University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every
subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get
ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,
analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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