Worlds Beyond: The Thrill of Planetary Exploration as Told by Leading Experts

Book Overview

With the development of space-travel, we have begun to explore worlds beyond Earth. Ten planetary scientists describe their favorite planet, what they have discovered, and what drives them to explore. Each tells a personal story, ranging across the breadth of the solar system--from hellish Mercury to the snows of Pluto; from telescopic to robotic exploration; from adventures in Antarctica to painting planetary landscapes; from the frustration of failure...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521520010
• ISBN13: 9780521520010
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.7"