Smart Guide to the Solar System - Second Edition (Smart Guides (Paperback)) - Softcover

The Smart Guide to The Solar System illustrates the relationship between mother Earth, the Sun and the planets. You’ll understand the importance of the moon, how we discovered Venus, Pluto and Mars, and what it all means. On Jupiter, you’ll meet Galileo’s four moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, that shine like a mini-solar system, and the Jovian Ring System. Tidal forces and their impact on the planets will crystallize your understanding of the Earth’s environment. This handy guide tells all including the true nature of Saturn’s moons including how Mimas has a death-star crater; how Tethys has a huge crater and on its opposite side, a giant canyon; and how Lapetus is two-faced. Important information including Ceres, the first asteroid; how comets come from the Oort Cloud and the Kuiper Belt; and much more fill these fascinating pages. Based on Greek philosopher Aristotle, we believed the universe was based on four elements: Earth, air, fire and water and then also aether. Copernicus changed the game when he determined that Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun. You’ll get an inside look at how astronomers influenced our thinking about the universe. Solar System Knowledge Builders include: · Smart Facts enlighten our knowledge. of the Solar System · Solar System Scoop reveals little known information about the solar system and our universe and delivers in depth knowledge and insight. · Solar System Words, the glossary, explains all the terms you need to know. Smart Guide to The Solar System is your guided tour to the solar system, the planets, life today and what may lie ahead.

Philip Seldon has been involved with astronomy since he was eight years old and was a leadering force in the astronomical world as a teenager organizing amateur astronomers to observe artificial satellites in the Moonwatch Program. He is the author of nine books ranging from astronomy to wine, classical music, travel and cigars. He published Popular Astronomy magazine in the 1970’s and launched America’s first wine magazine, Vintage in 1971.