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The biological universe : life in the Milky Way and beyond

Wallace Arthur, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2020

Are we alone in the universe, or are there other life forms 'out there'? This is one of the most scientifically and philosophically important questions that humanity can ask. Now, in the early 2020s, we are tantalizingly close to an answer. As t[...]

From dust to life : the origin and evolution of our solar system : with a new afterword by the authors /

John Chambers, Author ; Jacqueline Mitton, Author | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press | 2017

Drawing on the history of astronomy and the latest findings in astrophysics and the planetary sciences, John Chambers and Jacqueline Mitton offer the most up-to-date and authoritative treatment of the subject available. They examine how the evol[...]

Remote and robotic investigations of the solar system

Christopher R. Kitchin, Author | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2017

"The purpose of this book is to explain how our present knowledge of solar system objects, other than the Sun, has been obtained. Detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the scientific methods used to obtain that knowledge are generally diffi[...]

Remote and robotic investigations of the solar system

Christopher R. Kitchin, Author | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2017

"The purpose of this book is to explain how our present knowledge of solar system objects, other than the Sun, has been obtained. Detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the scientific methods used to obtain that knowledge are generally diffi[...]

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Cosmos : the infographic book of space

Stuart Lowe, Author ; Chris North, Author | London : Aurum Press | 2015

The book explores the secret lives of galaxies and stars. Examines the thousand new planets now discovered beyond the Solar System, checking out their viability for alien life. Chronicles the incredible instruments and machines that are discover[...]

Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 4: The modern era 2004-2013

Paolo Ulivi, Author ; David M. Harland, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

Encyclopedia of the solar system

T. Spohn, Editor ; Doris Breuer, Editor ; T. V. Johnson, Editor | Amsterdam : Elsevier | 2014

The encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of color digital images and illustrations, and over 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientifi[...]

Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 3: wows and woes, 1997-2003

Paolo Ulivi ; David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2012

The Cambridge guide to the solar system

Kenneth R. Lang | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2011

This work provides a description of the planets and their moons. The books begins with an introduction to the history of planetary observation and discovery. The major planets and their moons are then introduced by presenting common properties, [...]

E-resource

At the edge of the solar system : icy new worlds unveiled

Alain Doressoundiram ; Emmanuel Lellouch | New York, NY : Springer | 2010

Heliophysics : plasma physics of the local cosmos

Carolus J. Schrijver ; George Siscoe | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2009

Prologue / Carolus J. Schrijver and George L. Siscoe -- Introduction to heliophysics / Thomas J. Bogdan -- Creation and destruction of magnetic field / Matthias Rempel -- Magnetic field topology / Dana W. Longcope -- Magnetic reconnection / Terr[...]

Probing the new solar system

John Wilkinson | [S.l.] : CSIRO Publishing | 2009

The book discusses the latest findings that have contributed to a changed understanding of the solar system and how the revised definition of a planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union affected this understanding.

Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 2: Hiatus and renewal 1983-1996

Paolo Ulivi ; David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2009

Exploring organic environments in the solar system

Task Group on Organic Environments in the Solar System ; Space Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ; Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology Division on Earth and Life Studies | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2007

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Is pluto a planet? : a historical journey through the solar system

David A. Weintraub | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press | 2007

Robotic exploration of the solar system : part 1: The golden age 1957-1982

Paolo Ulivi ; David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2007

Icy worlds of the solar system

Pat Dasch, Editor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2004

Autonomy needs and trends in deep space exploration

Doyle, Richard J., Author ; California inst of technology pasadena jet propulsion lab., Other | [S.l.] : Ft. Belvoir : Defense Technical Information Center | 2003

The development of onboard autonomy capability is the key to a set of vastly important strategic technical challenges facing NASA: increased efficiency in the return of quality science products, reduction of mission costs, and the launching of a[...]

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The Cambridge guide to the solar system

Kenneth R. Lang | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2003

New frontiers in the solar system : an integrated exploration strategy

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2003

E-resource

The solar system

T. Encrenaz ; et al. | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomy and astrophysics library | 2003

Worlds beyond : the thrill of planetary exploration as told by leading experts

Alan S. Stern | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2002

Collisional processes in the solar system

Mikhail Ya. Marov | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Astrophysics and space science library | 2001

Obvious highlights include the explosion in the rate of discoveries of Kuiper belt objects; better understanding of dynamics in the belt asteroids and the processes affecting their injection into the inner planets crossing orbits, growing unders[...]

The earth in context : a guide to the solar system

David M. Harland | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronomy and space sciences | 2001

"The Earth in context" tells a story of scientific discovery with two interwomen strands: one tracing the development of knowledge about earth's geological history, and the second placing this in the context of our near neighbours in the solar s[...]

Solar system evolution : a new perspective

Stuart Ross Taylor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2001

This completely rewritten new edition begins with an historical perspective of the place of the solar system in the universe. Evidence from meteorites is used to describe how the planets were formed and the giant planets are considered in the li[...]

The new solar system

Kelly J. Beatty, Editor ; Carolyn Collins Petersen, Editor ; Andrew Chaikin, Editor | [S.l.] : Sky Publishing | 1999

We are in the midst of a veritable explosion of knowledge about the planets and all that lies between them. This glorious and unprecedented era of ongoing discovery has shown us a "new" solar system, one brimming with unanticipated beauty, diver[...]

Destiny or chance : our solar system and its place in the cosmos

Stuart Ross Taylor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1998

Planetary volcanism : a study of volcanic activity in the solar system

Peter John Cattermole | Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons | Wiley-Praxis series in astronomy and astrophysics | 1996

Volcanoes of the solar system

Charles Frankel | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 1996

The grand tour : a traveler's guide to the solar system

Ron Miller ; William K. Hartmann | [S.l.] : Workman Publishing | 1993