"The Encyclopedia of the Solar System" provides a series of comprehensive and authoritative articles written by more than 50 eminent planetary and space scientists. Each chapter is self-contained yet linked by cross-references to other related chapters. This beautifully designed book is a must for the library of professional astronomers and amateur star-gazers alike, in fact for anyone who wishes to understand the nature of our solar system. Cross-referenced throughout for easy comprehension, it is superbly illustrated with over 700 photos, drawings, and diagrams, including 36 color plates. It provides 40 thematically organized chapters by more than 50 eminent contributors. Convenient glossaries of technical terms introduce each chapter. It contains a foreword written by astronaut Sally Ride. Special web site for the Encyclopedia includes author-recommended web resources for additional information, images, and research developments related to each chapter of this volume.
