Beyond Pluto. Exploring the outer limits of the solar system

Davies, John

ISBN 10: 0521800196 / ISBN 13: 9780521800198

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 2001

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Titre : Beyond Pluto. Exploring the outer limits of ...

Éditeur : Cambridge University Press

Date d'édition : 2001

Reliure : Hardcover

Etat : Sehr gut

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Synopsis :

An engaging story of modern scientific discovery: exploring the frozen frontier of our solar system.

À propos de l?auteur:

John Davies is an astronomer at the Astronomy Technology Centre, Edinburgh. His research focuses on small solar system objects. In 1983 he discovered six comets with the Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS) and since then he has studied numerous comets and asteroids with ground- and space-based telescopes. Dr Davies has written over 70 scientific papers, four astronomy books and numerous articles in popular science magazines such as New Scientist, Astronomy and Sky & Telescope. Minor Planet 9064 is named Johndavies in recognition of his contributions to solar system research.