"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
'An enchanting book. In prose that is by turns lyrical and wry, and always filled with an infectious sense of wonder, she moves engagingly through our solar system ... Sobel's enthusiasm for her subject is absolute and she succeeds in transmitting it to the reader, quite a feat when the subject matter can be so tricky to grasp. Much of the passion feeds directly from the astronomers themselves, their great discoveries and their endless yearning for understanding.' Sunday Telegraph
‘In this enthralling, accessible book, bestselling author Dava Sobel provides a detailed portrait of each heavenly body. Drawing on myth and history, astrology and science fact as well as science fiction, she tells a story that will have you gazing up at the night skies with renewed fascination.’ Daily Mail
'If you like your science lyrical Dava Sobel is the author for you.’ Independent
'It is science that excites Sobel. There's a real gee-whizzery about her treatment of telescopes and space probes and their many astonishing discoveries in recent years. It is hard to imagine a better picture of the dangerous and inhospitable nature of our solar system, where the existence of any form of life, let alone one capable of travelling to other worlds, is nothing less than a miracle. The book is also a timely reminder of the fragility of the little green spacecraft on which we are all passengers.’ John Moorish, Independent on Sunday
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
£ 4.78
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. NEW HARDCOVER WITH DJ. Seller Inventory # L1600
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 0670034460-11-19067422
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 0670034460-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0670034460-new
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # DADAX0670034460
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. "The Sun's family of planets becomes a familiar place in this guided tour of other worlds. Sobel explores the origins and oddities of the planets through the lens of popular culture." (from the dustjacket) By the author of "Galileo's Daughter" and "Longitude" - former science reporter for the New York Times. 270 pages, glossary, bibliography, index. Published @ $24.95. Seller Inventory # 12738
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. New book, unmarked, in crisp glossy DJ. ; 1.02 x 8.27 x 5.83 Inches; 270 pages. Seller Inventory # 23424
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0670034460
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0670034460
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. NEW! Sobel takes a scientific theme and makes it human and understandable. She looks at the oddities in the solar system, the mythology, the art and of course the science. With graceful prose, she takes you on a multifaceted tour of the Planets! Certainly a treat for anyone interested in astonomy!. Seller Inventory # 002302