Atlas of Uranus
Atlas of Uranus
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This, the result of Voyager 2's 1986 encounter with the Uranus system, is the first pictorial survey of Uranus, its rings and planets. The 100 illustrations, 30 in colour, are accompanied by a lucid commentary by Garry Hunt and Patrick Moore. A complete historical background to the discovery of Uranus is also provided.
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Atlas of Uranus by Garry E Hunt
• The first pictorial survey of Uranus, its rings and planets • The results of Voyager 2's 1986 encounter with the Uranus system • 100 illustrations, 30 in colour • Lucid commentary by Garry Hunt and Patrick Moore • Complete historical background to the discovery of Uranus
"This is much more than an atlas; it is an annotated atlas that blends graphs, photographs, and illustrations with clear and historical text" Science Books and Films
"This book is an interesting combination of history and the latest data on Uranus." Choice
"This is a relatively short book, but it is well worth the modest price." --Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
"...you can't do better than this book for a good Uranus update." Quarterly Review of Biology
"In all, the text is well-written for a general audience, interesting, and informative. The collection of all historical and up-to-date scientific information on one planetary system into one volume makes this a nice addition to any planetary library." Anne J. Verbiscer, Icarus
"This book is an interesting combination of history and the latest data on Uranus." Choice
"This is a relatively short book, but it is well worth the modest price." --Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
"...you can't do better than this book for a good Uranus update." Quarterly Review of Biology
"In all, the text is well-written for a general audience, interesting, and informative. The collection of all historical and up-to-date scientific information on one planetary system into one volume makes this a nice addition to any planetary library." Anne J. Verbiscer, Icarus
Garry Hunt has over thirty years' experience in the field of health and safety. He is a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner, a Fellow Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and a Recognised Safety Practitioner. He is a NEBOSH examiner and sits on the IOSH peer review panel for those seeking Chartered status of the Institution.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780521343237 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521343232 |
| Titre | Atlas of Uranus |
| Auteur | Garry E Hunt |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Hardback |
| Éditeur | Cambridge University Press |
| Année de publication | 1989-03-02 |
| Nombre de pages | 96 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |