20Th Century Discovery: The Planets
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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From one of the twentieth century's most celebrated science communicators comes a thrilling guided tour of our solar system — a work that transforms the cold distances of space into vivid, comprehensible wonder. 20th Century Discovery: The Planets chronicles the remarkable scientific advances of the modern era, presenting the planets of our solar system with the clarity and infectious enthusiasm that made Isaac Asimov a household name in popular science writing. Drawing on the explosive growth of planetary science — from early telescopic observation to the groundbreaking revelations of the Space Age — Asimov presents each world as a character in its own right, rich with detail, mystery, and scientific significance. Asimov's signature style — authoritative yet accessible, rigorous yet never dry — transforms dense astronomical data into compelling narrative, making this an essential volume for curious minds of all ages. Part of the acclaimed 20th Century Discovery series, the work illustrates just how radically humanity's understanding of the cosmos shifted within a single century, arguing implicitly that science is not a static body of facts but a living, evolving story. What other secrets, the reader is left to wonder, might the planets still be keeping?
Author: Isaac Asimov
Format: Paperback
Genre: Astronomy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From one of the twentieth century's most celebrated science communicators comes a thrilling guided tour of our solar system — a work that transforms the cold distances of space into vivid, comprehensible wonder. 20th Century Discovery: The Planets chronicles the remarkable scientific advances of the modern era, presenting the planets of our solar system with the clarity and infectious enthusiasm that made Isaac Asimov a household name in popular science writing. Drawing on the explosive growth of planetary science — from early telescopic observation to the groundbreaking revelations of the Space Age — Asimov presents each world as a character in its own right, rich with detail, mystery, and scientific significance. Asimov's signature style — authoritative yet accessible, rigorous yet never dry — transforms dense astronomical data into compelling narrative, making this an essential volume for curious minds of all ages. Part of the acclaimed 20th Century Discovery series, the work illustrates just how radically humanity's understanding of the cosmos shifted within a single century, arguing implicitly that science is not a static body of facts but a living, evolving story. What other secrets, the reader is left to wonder, might the planets still be keeping?