Sobel, Dava

The Planets

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ISBN 13:: 9781841156217
author:: Sobel, Dava
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Harper Perennial
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 129mm X 198mm
Genre:: Planets & asteroids
Condition:: New
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Dava Sobel's "The Planets" is a captivating exploration of our solar system, tracing the lives of each planet from myth and history to modern science. With lyrical prose and poetic interludes, Sobel reveals the fascinating stories behind Venus's acid clouds, Neptune's beauty, and the excitement at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory when Cassini's pictures of Saturn were first beamed back to Earth. Through a unique blend of history, science, and poetry, Sobel gives us an intimate view of our celestial neighbours. From the earliest astronomers to the latest robotic space probes, she unravels the mysteries of the cosmos with breathtaking clarity. This book is both timely and timeless, offering insights into the universe that are as relevant today as they were when humanity first gazed up at the stars. With "The Planets", Dava Sobel invites us to join her on a journey through the solar system, revealing the beauty and wonder of our celestial family in all its complexity.

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