Now available in paperback,this beautifully illustrated volume ranges across the entire history of Jupiter studies,from the naked-eye observations of the Babylonians and the Greeks,through the telescopic discoveries of Galileo and T.E.R. Phillips,to the explosion of information received from space probes. It brings our understanding of Jupiter right up to date and includes preliminary findings from the Juno space probe,while also providing valuable practical information for those who wish to make their own observations of the planet. Introducing planetary science in an accessible and engaging way,Jupiter will appeal to those who wish to have a better understanding of this magnificent planet and its unique place in the solar system.
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Publisher: Reaktion BooksISBN: 9781789147056Dimensions: 220 x 171 mm
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'The scope of this book is very wide-ranging,including chapters on ancient observations of Jupiter,the origin and structure of the planet,features in its atmosphere,its satellites and the Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacts. It also features results from spacecraft - including some initial results from the current Juno mission...well written and easy to follow. It is also well illustrated,with numerous colour and blackand-white illustrations. There are a number of spacecraft images,plus amateur images and drawings...I enjoyed reading the book and it provides a good overview of the Jovian system for a general reader.'- Journal of the British Astronomical Association;'In this superbly researched and illustrated guide to the giant planet,the authors have trawled through centuries of humanity's archives for documentation of Jupiter,looking for engaging ways to explain what astronomers know about the planet,and how they found out...the illustrations are exceptional,reproducing one archive gem after another...reading this comprehensive primer on Jupiter - and onplanetaryastronomy itself - is as enlightening as it is thoroughlyenjoyable.'- BBC Sky at Night Magazine;'The gas giant planet Jupiter,with its red spot and ever-changing meteorology,has fascinated human curiosity since as far back as recordsexist thousands of years ago. William Sheehan and Thomas Hockey add tothe Kosmos series of books exploring our Solar System and beyond bylooking not only at the historical and cultural context of Jupiter'scontinued significance but also by exploring its parts,from itsatmosphere and weather patterns,to its rings and moons. They presentthe knowledge accumulated from the earliest observations by Galileo tothe Juno mission's latest discoveries'- Nature Astronomy;'a glossy coffee-table title,packed with more than 100 images andillustrations. The opening chapters do a good job in tackling the birthof the solar system and all the Jovian planets; describing how theyformed; before delving into Jupiter itself,layer by layer,fromatmosphere to core...Sheehan and Hockey's language is clear . . .the book is well-paced...a useful and practical planetary-scienceprimer',- Physics World;'For more about the largest planet in our solar system,check out the beautiful hardcover book Jupiter by William Sheehan and Thomas Hockey,from the Kosmos series. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like'- Curiosity.com;'This book is especially strong on a survey of amateur observations of Jupiter,and for that reason alone it is a useful addition to the literature.',Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
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