The Planet Venus
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Patrick Moore
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1961
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some minor wear and tear along edges and corners, edges of dust jacket have sticker/adhesive remnants (see photo), page starting to detach on inside front and back, surface tearing on inside front and back boards
This compelling astronomical work presents a comprehensive overview of Earth's enigmatic sister planet. It chronicles the history of observations and scientific understanding of Venus, from early telescopic views to the insights gained from space probes. The text illustrates the planet's extreme atmospheric conditions, its unique retrograde rotation, and the challenges it poses to scientific inquiry. Written with clarity and authority, this volume instructs readers on the fascinating geological and meteorological processes shaping Venus. It offers a captivating journey into the mysteries of our closest planetary neighbor, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience.
Author: Patrick Moore
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1961
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has some minor wear and tear along edges and corners, edges of dust jacket have sticker/adhesive remnants (see photo), page starting to detach on inside front and back, surface tearing on inside front and back boards
This compelling astronomical work presents a comprehensive overview of Earth's enigmatic sister planet. It chronicles the history of observations and scientific understanding of Venus, from early telescopic views to the insights gained from space probes. The text illustrates the planet's extreme atmospheric conditions, its unique retrograde rotation, and the challenges it poses to scientific inquiry. Written with clarity and authority, this volume instructs readers on the fascinating geological and meteorological processes shaping Venus. It offers a captivating journey into the mysteries of our closest planetary neighbor, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience.