Where Did Pluto Go? (A Beginner's Guide To Understanding The "New
Solar System")

Product Description

A twenty-first century look at our Sun, its planets, & their moons-including the latest research & technology on studying & defining the mysteries of space. Over the last few decades our knowledge of the universe & what resides within it has expanded enormously. This exciting new book adds a modern sense of perspective to the stars above by comparing the very latest research & the most up-to-date technology with traditional beliefs-how ancient astronomers made sense of the heavens- presented in clear, easy-to-underst&, exciting dialogue. With a twist of the wheel, the book's easy-to-use planisphere shows the positions of the stars at any time, on any day, & any latitude-complete with a description & examples on how to use it. The planisphere is a great way to chart the stars as you read through the book & discover the new solar system. In these pages you'll find the evolving understanding of the solar system. A detailed overview examines how we read the night sky; constellations & the zodiac; motion of the planets; comparative sizes & locations; where the asteroid belt is; comets; satellites; theories of planet formation; & much more.