The Planets is an awe-inspiring and informative journey through the Solar System, with all-new 3D globes and models built using the latest data gathered by NASA and the European Space Agency that can be viewed from any angle and layer by layer. You can even move in for a closer look with 3D terrain models that take you on a trip to the surfaces of the rocky planets.
As well as covering the Sun, the planets, hundreds of moons and thousands of asteroids and comets, The Planets includes all the major Solar System missions, right up to the latest Mars rovers. Timelines explore our relationship with each planet and infographics present fascinating Solar System facts and planet facts.
The Planets is ideal for anyone interested in space exploration and all armchair astronauts or astronomers.
By:
DK Consultant editor:
Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Maggie Aderin-Pocock Imprint: DK Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 298mm,
Width: 246mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 1.600kg ISBN:9781409353058 ISBN 10: 1409353052 Pages: 256 Publication Date:27 August 2014 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active