This richly illustrated book contains over 200 photographs, nearly half of which are in full colour. It constitutes the best collection of available photographs of the planets that have been obtained from space over the past two decades. Also included, wherever available, are global maps of the planets and their satellites. Each of the following chapters is devoted to one of the planets, summarizing what has been learned about that planet and explaining in non-technical terms the features that can be seen in the many breathtaking photographs that are presented. The chapters are set out with the text first, followed by the figures, each accompanied by a long caption describing its essential points.
- ISBN13 9780521239769
- Publish Date 23 September 1982
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 8 February 1989
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Cambridge University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English