• The Nature of Planets, Dwarf Planets, and Space Objects

• Published by Encyclopedia Britannica

Peering through a telescope, you are likely to encounter a host of celestial bodies?anything from another planet to a comet?speckling the night sky. Careful observation has shown that while each object follows a unique orbit or trajectory, these entities also share numerous qualities and together provide critical information about space and the universe as a whole. This engaging volume surveys the characteristics of the diverse objects that make up the solar system as well as their distinguishing features.

• Published/Released: April 2012
• Original Copyright: 2012
• ISBN 13: 9781615305667
• ISBN 10: 1615305661
• Product number: 272357
• Page count: 96
• Shipping Weight: 0.00 lbs (0.00 kgs)

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