ISBN: 9780674641266 - orbiting the sun: planets and satellites of the solar system (10 risultati)

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 338 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Glossy covers, solid binding. Minimal wear. Clean unmarked pages. ; The Harvard Books on Astronomy; 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.75 inches; 338 pages.

Softcover. Condizione: Fair. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveranderung; Starke Gebrauchsspuren. Spokes and braids in the rings of Saturn, eddying currents around Jupiter's Great Red Spot, and volcanic eruptions on Io are just a few captivating images from Voyager that have fascinated the public. A prominent figure in twentieth-century astronomy takes readers on a literary journey through the discoveries made by space probes like Viking, Mariner, and Pioneer, as well as Russian missions, which have transformed our understanding of neighboring planets. Fred Whipple lays a solid foundation in astronomy, ensuring readers are not only awed but also well-informed about the solar system's workings. With a stunning blend of text and illustrations, the narrative presents breathtaking views, including mountains on Mars that dwarf Everest, thunderstorms on Venus, and the possibility of liquid nitrogen oceans on Titan. Whipple meticulously details the Viking Lander's tests, which have largely dismissed the prospect of life on Mars. This revised edition of his classic work recontextualizes Earth within the solar system, prompting speculation about connections like asteroid collisions and dinosaur extinction. Enhanced by striking photographs, the book features the Martian landscape from Viking Landers, Saturn's rings, and vivid portraits of Jovian moons such as Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, and Io. Whipple continues to inspire a new generation of students and amateur astronomers with his insights into the wonders of the solar system.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. 4th Edition. Harvard University Press 1981 4th Edition Fine/ Like new glossy cover. Tight bright pages with photo, drawing and chart illustrated pages. In Plastic. xii+338+1=351 pages with index. 1.1 Pounds. Size: 9 x 5 3/4 x 3/4 inches.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. New and Enlarged Edition. Glossy card covers, pp.xii, 338. Bw ills. Previously published as Earth, Moon and Planets. Name on front endpaper. Slight rubbing to binding in places. Near Fine Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condizione: Muy Bien. Edit. Harvard University Press, 1981 Cambridge. 4ºm (23,5x16cm). 284 págs. Rústica ilustrada. Cubierta deslucida. "Whipple is one of a rare species, a thoughtful scholar amongst the rush and glitter of the recent explosive activity in the planetary sciences. A delightful, well-writen, non-technical account of planetary research." -American Scientist.…

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