01893nam a2200229Ia 4500 299349 20160527183603.0 9781426204623 Daniels, Patricia 215418 Local The new solar system Patricia Daniels. Washington,D.C. National Geographic c2009. 223 p. ill. (chiefly col.) 29 cm. EIGM 09/2010 Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this guide explores every corner of Earth<U+2019>s planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. It<U+2019>s a state-of-the-art observation of the solar system as we know it today and a knowledgeable forecast of what to expect in the future, from Pluto<U+2019>s demotion to plutoid to the upcoming Moon mission, the likelihood of a manned expedition to Mars, and much more. From breathtaking photographs to detailed explanatory diagrams to expert essays, fascinating sidebars, and informative fact boxes, this is not just an easy-to-use reference, but also a visually stunning volume to fire the imagination of even the most casual reader.--From publisher description. Wandering stars -- The sun -- The inner planets -- Rocky dwarf planets -- The ringed planets -- Icy dwarf planets -- Are we alone? Includes bibliografic and index. Solar system 172262 Local Solar system Pictorial works. 172262 Local Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0917/2009010117-b.html Sample text http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1003/2009010117-s.html 856 42 |3 Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0917/2009010117-d.html 218279 218279 0 0 lc 0 QB_501_000000000000000__D36_2009 0 mbl 30358 12 12 20 2016-05-27 RANDOM HOUSE INC 35.00 453642 0 QB 501 .D36 2009 50000003201125 2016-05-27 00:00:00 r:299349 6