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Uranus and Neptune
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Uranus and Neptune
An informative, up-to-date, beautifully illustrated introduction to Uranus, Neptune and their moons.
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The most distant planets in our solar system, Uranus and Neptune were unknown by the ancients. Uranus was discovered in the 1780s and Neptune only in the 1840s.
Our discovery and observation of both planets have been hampered by their sheer distance from Earth: there has only been one close encounter, the Voyager 2 mission in the late 1980s.
The Voyager mission revealed many enticing details about the planets and their moons, but also left many more questions unanswered.
Uranus and Neptune is an informative and accessible introduction to Uranus, Neptune, and their moons. It takes the reader on a journey from discovery to the most recent observations made from space- and ground-based telescopes, and will appeal to amateur and professional astronomers alike.
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Uranus and Neptune by Carolyn Kennett is praised for its comprehensive coverage of the two planets, detailing their atmospheres, interiors, and celestial dynamics. It is noted for being well-illustrated, making it appealing to both planetary scientists and enthusiasts. The book effectively connects historical context with current astronomical knowledge and is recognised as a useful resource in understanding these distant ice giants.
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ISBN: 9781789146417
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 111 illustrations, 62 in colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 171.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 216
About the Author
Carolyn Kennett is a writer, researcher, historian, and astronomer who lives in Cornwall. She is a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and her books include Celestial Stone Circles of West Cornwall.
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