Planets And Moons

The solar system contains an incredible variety of objects locked in a cosmic dance with the Sun. The nature and behavior of these celestial bodies continue to provoke a human fascination that transcends millennia. Ongoing explorations reveal intriguing surprises that present unexpected environmental conditions not previously imagined. Planets and Moons explores the similarities and differences between our family of planets and their natural satellites as it explains the methods used to enhance that knowledge. Book jacket.