| Saturn Contributor(s): Sheehan, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1789141532 ISBN-13: 9781789141535 Publisher: Reaktion Books OUR PRICE: $38.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Science | Space Science |
| Series: Kosmos |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.1" W x 8.7" (1.63 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Saturn is the showpiece planet of our solar system. It may not be the largest, nor the smallest, nor even the only planet with rings. But it is among the most stunning objects in the sky and is always breathtaking when seen in a telescope. This is a beautifully illustrated, authoritative overview of the entire history of humankind's fascination with the ringed planet, from the first low-resolution views by Galileo, Huygens, and other early observers with telescopes to the most recent discoveries by the spacecraft Cassini, which studied the planet at close range between 2004 and 2017. Saturn describes the planet from inside out, detailing the complicated system of rings and their interaction with Saturn's bevy of satellites, and it considers how Saturn formed and the role it played in the early history of the solar system. Featuring the latest research and a spectacular array of images, this book will appeal to anyone who has ever gazed with wonder upon the sixth planet from the sun. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sheehan, William: - William Sheehan is a psychiatrist, historian of astronomy, and amateur astronomer who has been an observer of Mercury and the other planets for many years. He is the author or coauthor of twenty books, including Planets and Perception, The Planet Mars, and Discovering Pluto. He lives in Flagstaff, AZ, and Asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honor. |