Bibliograph

A history of the solar system, Claudio Vita-Finzi

Type

Label

A history of the solar system, Claudio Vita-Finzi

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapscharts

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A history of the solar system

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

945949428

Responsibility statement

Claudio Vita-Finzi

Summary

"This well illustrated book presents a compact history of the Solar System from its dusty origins 4,600,000 years ago to the present day. Its primary aim is to show how the planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, interplanetary dust, solar radiation and cosmic rays continually interact, sometimes violently, and it reflects humanity's progress in exploring and interpreting this history. The book is intended for a general readership at a time when human and robotic exploration of space is often in the news and should also appeal to students at all levels. It covers the essentials but refers to a large literature which can be accessed via the Internet." -- Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Raw materials -- Assembly -- The solar nucleus -- Differentiation -- Operation -- Life -- The evolving solar system

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