Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
May 1997
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997atve.book.....c&link_type=abstract
Atlas of Venus, by Peter Cattermole and Patrick Moore, pp. 159. ISBN 0521496527. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, May
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
A combination of striking photos and lucid prose, this volume brings this mysterious planet to life. Well-known astronomers Peter Cattermole and Patrick Moore place Venus in the solar system and explain what information telescope observation has yielded. They then take us on a space-age trip to Venus exhibiting observations from orbiting space craft and probes, and, most significantly, the data-laden Magellan mission. An abundance of colorful illustrations showcase Venus' fascinating topography, including impact craters, highland massifs, and plains. The text is rounded out by a history of this intriguing planet and a gazetteer of Venusian place names. Several useful appendices of data complement the atlas. This book will delight amateur astonomers and will also serve as a helpful reference to professional astronomers and planetary scientists.
Cattermole Peter
Moore Patrick
No associations
LandOfFree
Atlas of Venus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Atlas of Venus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Atlas of Venus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-836533