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" Encyclopedia of the solar system / "
editors, Lucy-Ann McFadden, Paul R. Weissman,Torrence V. Johnson
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BL
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652285
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Encyclopedia of the solar system /\ editors, Lucy-Ann McFadden, Paul R. Weissman,Torrence V. Johnson
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2nd ed
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Amsterdam ;Boston :: Academic Press,, 2007
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xx, 966 p. :: ill. (some col.) ;; 29 cm
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9780120885893
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: 0120885891
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Guide to our solar system, including studies of the Sun, the Earth and the other major planets, the Moon and other natural satellites, planetary rings, comets, asteroids, meteorites, and interplanetary dust. It features new entries on topics such as the oceans on Mars, Quaoar and the discovery of Sedna
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Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition. This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact . It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system
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Solar system, Encyclopedias
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QB501.E53 2007
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McFadden, Lucy-Ann Adams
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Weissman, Paul Robert,1947-
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Johnson, T. V., (Torrence V.)
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