The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System

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a complete cartographic guide to all the planets and moons in the Solar System, and a fair few of the asteroids too. In each case, you are given a map, a geological history, basic information about the workings of these bodies, all woven together in an accessible, interesting style the real power lies in the pictures. These are images to die for, beautifully reproduced and guaranteed to amaze.' Gabrielle Walker, New Scientist
'The text is informative, but the maps and photographs are stunning. The appeal of this volume is more than academic, however. It has the beauty of all great atlases, and is a fine thing to own.' Andrew Collier Cameron, The Obseruatory
'This atlas is an excellent addition to the literature of our solar system, providing information that is understandable to students, laypersons, and researchers.' Reference Books Bulletin
'Until virtual reality-linked space probes let us experience these far distant
worlds as if we were there, it's the closest we're... Tovább

Fülszöveg

a complete cartographic guide to all the planets and moons in the Solar System, and a fair few of the asteroids too. In each case, you are given a map, a geological history, basic information about the workings of these bodies, all woven together in an accessible, interesting style the real power lies in the pictures. These are images to die for, beautifully reproduced and guaranteed to amaze.' Gabrielle Walker, New Scientist
'The text is informative, but the maps and photographs are stunning. The appeal of this volume is more than academic, however. It has the beauty of all great atlases, and is a fine thing to own.' Andrew Collier Cameron, The Obseruatory
'This atlas is an excellent addition to the literature of our solar system, providing information that is understandable to students, laypersons, and researchers.' Reference Books Bulletin
'Until virtual reality-linked space probes let us experience these far distant
worlds as if we were there, it's the closest we're going to get.'
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' The Nflsa Atlas is one of a kind.' Corey S. Powell, Scientific American
The exploration of our solar system by spacecraft has been one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The mapping of other worlds has resulted from numerous space missions by NASA, extending over many years. The data from these planetary missions have been synthesised by the US Geological Survey to produce detailed maps. Every planet, moon, or small body investigated in NASA missions is discussed and where appropriate mapped. Geological maps, reference maps, shaded relief maps, synthetic aperture radar mosaics and color photomosaics marvellously present the features of planets and their satellites. This is truly a 'road map' of our Solar System. All maps are fully indexed. The gazetteer lists the names of all features officially approved by the International Astronomical Union. The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System is the definitive reference atlas for planetary science. Vissza