Pluto (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521194365)

Orbiting at the edge of the outer Solar System, Pluto is an intriguing object in astronomy. Since the fascinating events surrounding its discovery, it has helped increase our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Solar System, and raised questions about the nature and benefits of scientific classification. This is a timely and exciting account of Pluto and its satellites. The author uses Pluto as a case study to discuss discovery in astronomy, how remote astronomical bodies are investigated, and the role of classification in science by discussing Pluto's recent classification as a dwarf planet. Besides Pluto, the book also explores the rich assortment of bodies that constitute the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt, of which Pluto is the innermost member. Richly illustrated, this text is written for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike. Boxed text provides more advanced information especially for readers who wish to delve deeper into the subject.

Author: Barrie W. Jones
ISBN-10: 0521194369
ISBN-13: 9780521194365
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/12/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.14h x 6.32w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/23/2010
Library Journal 09/15/2010 pg. 98