Solar System

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of our Solar System, blending historical insights with modern astronomical discoveries and future trends.

Combining the latest astronomical results with a historical perspective, Solar System takes you on a fascinating tour of our intriguing Solar System. The authors, Hockey, Bartlett, and Boice, go beyond a conventional discourse limited to major and minor celestial bodies. They explore exoplanets and consider future trends in space exploration and tourism, discussing not just what scientists know about planets, asteroids, and comets, but also how these discoveries were made.

With extensive teaching experience, the authors present the material in an accessible manner, clearly explaining essential physical concepts. Lavishly illustrated and carefully researched, Solar System delights the eyes while feeding the mind. Detailed appendices provide additional technical data and resources, allowing readers to embark on their own online voyages of discovery. Whether you are an educated layperson, student, teacher, amateur astronomer, or simply curious, this book offers the most up-to-date knowledge in an enjoyable format.

The authors bring a unique perspective, combining years of experience in research and teaching. Professor Thomas Hockey specializes in planetary science and the history of science, while Dr. Jennifer Bartlett focuses on the dynamical motions of asteroids. Dr. Daniel Boice is an active research astronomer in planetary science, particularly comets. Together, they provide an integrated view of our Solar System, addressing the questions raised by the discovery of extrasolar planets and renewing public interest in space exploration.