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The Sunday Times BestsellerIn Wonders of the Solar System – the book of the acclaimed BBC TV series – Professor Brian Cox will take us on a journey of discovery where alien worlds from your imagination become places we can see, feel and visit.The Wonders of the Solar System – from the giant ice fountains of Enceladus to the liquid methane seas of Titan and from storms twice the size of the Earth to the tortured moon of Io with its giant super-volcanoes – is the Solar System as you have never seen it before.In this series, Professor Brian Cox will introduce us to the planets and moons beyond our world, finding the biggest, most bizarre, most powerful natural phenomena. Using some of the most spectacular and extreme locations on Earth, Brian will show us Wonders never thought possible.Employing his trademark clear, authoritative, yet down-to-earth approach, Brian will explore how these previously unseen phenomena have dramatically expanded our horizons with new discoveries about the planets, their moons and how they came to be the way they are.
This work investigates the fundamental physical processes that shape the diverse environments of our solar system, bridging the gap between abstract astronomical data and tangible planetary phenomena. Professor Brian Cox, a particle physicist and broadcaster, utilizes his expertise to synthesize complex planetary science into an accessible framework. By drawing parallels between extreme terrestrial environments and the alien landscapes of moons and planets, the book argues that the laws of physics are universal and consistent across the cosmos.
What You Will Find
The book is widely regarded as an accessible and visually evocative introduction to planetary science that successfully translates complex astrophysical concepts for a general audience. Its authoritative yet conversational tone makes it a standard reference for readers seeking to understand the physical mechanics governing our solar system.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2011-06-23
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0007452306
ISBN-13:
9780007452309
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