Jupiter
Published on 14. May 2018
192 pages
978-1-78023-949-1 (ISBN)
Description
Now available in paperback, this beautifully illustrated volume ranges across the entire history of Jupiter studies, from the naked-eye observations of the Babylonians and the Greeks, through the telescopic discoveries of Galileo and T.E.R. Phillips, to the explosion of information received from space probes. It brings our understanding of Jupiter right up to date and includes preliminary findings from the Juno space probe, while also providing valuable practical information for those who wish to make their own observations of the planet. Introducing planetary science in an accessible and engaging way, Jupiter will appeal to those who wish to have a better understanding of this magnificent planet and its unique place in the solar system.
Reviews / Votes
The scope of this book is very wide-ranging, including chapters on ancient observations of Jupiter, the origin and structure of the planet, features in its atmosphere, its satellites and the Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacts. It also features results from spacecraft - including some initial results from the current Juno mission . . . well written and easy to follow. It is also well illustrated, with numerous colour and blackand-white illustrations. There are a number of spacecraft images, plus amateur images and drawings . . . I enjoyed reading the book and it provides a good overview of the Jovian system for a general reader. * Journal of the British Astronomical Association *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
File size
21,13 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78023-949-1 (9781780239491)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
William Sheehan (Author)
William Sheehan is a noted historian of astronomy, writer and retired psychiatrist. His books include Mercury (2018), Saturn (2019) and Venus (2022) in Reaktion's Kosmos series. He lives in Arizona, and asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honour.
Thomas Hockey (Author)
Thomas Hockey is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Northern Iowa. He has written six previous books, including Galileo's Planet (1999) and asteroid 25153 is named Tomhockey in his honour.
William Sheehan is a noted historian of astronomy, writer and retired psychiatrist. His books include Mercury (2018), Saturn (2019) and Venus (2022) in Reaktion's Kosmos series. He lives in Arizona, and asteroid 16037 is named Sheehan in his honour.
Thomas Hockey (Author)
Thomas Hockey is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Northern Iowa. He has written six previous books, including Galileo's Planet (1999) and asteroid 25153 is named Tomhockey in his honour.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Imprint Page
- Contents
- Prologue
- 1. The Jovian Planets
- 2. Jupiter: A Primer for a Giant Planet
- 3. Superficial Matters
- 4. Atmospherics
- 5. The Great Red Spot Becomes Great
- 6. A Bewildering Phantasmagoria: Jovian Meteorology
- 7. Above Jupiter
- 8. Jupiter in Collision
- 9. Juno to Jupiter
- 10. Observing Jupiter
- Appendix I: Jupiter by the Numbers
- Appendix II: Conjunctions of Jupiter
- Appendix III: The Galilean Satellites by the Numbers
- Appendix IV: Space Probes to Jupiter
- Glossary
- References
- Acknowledgements
- Photo Acknowledgements
- Index
