TY - BOOK AU - Daniels,Patricia TI - The new solar system SN - 9781426204623 PY - 2009/// CY - Washington,D.C. PB - National Geographic KW - Solar system KW - Local KW - Pictorial works N1 - Includes bibliografic and index; Wandering stars -- The sun -- The inner planets -- Rocky dwarf planets -- The ringed planets -- Icy dwarf planets -- Are we alone? N2 - Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this guide explores every corner of Earths planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. Its 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 Plutos 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0917/2009010117-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1003/2009010117-s.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0917/2009010117-d.html ER -