The Story of the Solar System
Editorial Reviews
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' ... excellent ... This volume reflects modern-day thinking on the evolution of the Solar System and each of the bodies within. ... Being an astro artist, the author is also the illustrator, providing beautiful impression images, alongside appropriate diagrams and photographs that have been chosen from the best available sources. ... This book is a refreshing and informative read that I highly recommend to everyone.' Astronomy Now
'What makes this book different is that its author is an astronomical illustrator, who has filled this book with pictures of how the solar system might appear, now, in the past and in the distant future ... the idea is appealing and the images make excellent talking points ...'. Astronomy & Geophysics
'Garlick tells an unimaginably long and fascinating story, and that story is very well told in both words and pictures. A worthy addition to just about anyone's bookshelf, and a must have for those who would like a clear picture of the Sun and its family from its conception to the cosmic afterlife.' Peter Grego, Popular Astronomy
Book Description
The bodies of our Solar System have orbited continously around the Sun since their formation, but they have not always been there, and conditions have not always been as they are today. The Story of the Solar System explains how our Solar System came into existence, how it has evolved and how it might end billions of years from now. After a brief historical introduction, Mark Garlick describes the birth of the Sun and the steps that built up the bodies of the Solar System. Vivid illustrations of planets, moons, asteroids and comets complement the detailed descriptions. A comparison of these objects, and an analysis of how they have changed and evolved since birth is followed by a look towards the end of the Solar System's existence. Mark A. Garlick obtained his PhD in astrophysics from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory in Surrey, England. He is a member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists, and currently works as a freelance science writer and astronomical illustrator.
The Story of the Solar System
The Story of the Solar System,Mark A. Garlick,Cambridge University Press,0521803365,Astronomy - Solar System,Cosmology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Solar System,Science / Astronomy
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