The Solar System in Close-Up by John Wilkinson
In response to the new information gained about the Solar System from recent space probes and space telescopes, the experienced science author Dr. John Wilkinson presents the state-of-the art knowledge on the Sun, solar system planets and small solar system objects like comets and asteroids.
“Each chapter begins with bullet points of chapter highlights, followed by copious detail on the subjects … many excellent images, some tables, and useful diagrams… All references are web links (mostly to NASA). Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates, general readers.” (M.-K. Hemenway, Choice, Vol. 54 (4), December, 2016)
Dr. John Wilkinson is an experienced science author having recently written “The Moon in Close-up” (Springer 2010), and “New eyes on the Sun” (Springer 2012) and 100+ science textbooks published for Australian schools. Science textbooks have been published by Macmillan Australia and Oxford University Press (Australia).
John is a science educator and former university lecturer in Physics and Science Education, 30 years as a secondary science teacher. He writes regular Astronomy articles for Australian Science Teachers Journal, Lab Talk, and Australian Astronomy magazines.
John completed his Masters degree and PhD in science education at LaTrobe University, Melbourne. He has research interests in science education and astronomy.
John is a science educator and former university lecturer in Physics and Science Education, 30 years as a secondary science teacher. He writes regular Astronomy articles for Australian Science Teachers Journal, Lab Talk, and Australian Astronomy magazines.
John completed his Masters degree and PhD in science education at LaTrobe University, Melbourne. He has research interests in science education and astronomy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9783319276274 |
| ISBN 10 | 3319276271 |
| Title | The Solar System in Close-Up |
| Author | John Wilkinson |
| Series | Astronomers' Universe |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Year published | 2016-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 291 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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