Worlds Beyond The Thrill of Planetary Exploration

Worlds Beyond is a fascinating collection of essays by leading planetary scientists, exploring the planets that captivate them. In it we travel from hellish Mercury, to the snows of Pluto. The stories range from telescopic to robotic exploration, from personal adventures in the Antarctic to painting planetary landscapes, from the frustrations of failure to the joys of success. This wonderfully illustrated book also reveals what drives these talented scientists, and how their careers have been shaped by a burning desire to understand some of the worlds beyond our own. Key Features : -Accessible contributions written by leading experts - Provides a unique insight into what drives world-class planetary scientists - Reveals the wonders and achievements of cutting-edge planetary science Contents : Introduction Alan Stern; 1. Dateline: the planets J. Kelly Beatty; 2. Planetary science with a paintbrush in hand William K. Hartmann; 3. Chasing new meteorites, or finding Heaven on Earth Michael Zolensky; 4. Mercury : the inner frontier Robert G. Strom; 5. Return to the Moon! Harrison H. Schmitt; 6. Making moons Robin M. Canup; 7. To rove on the Red Planet Matthew P. Golombek; 8. To the asteroids and beyond! Richard P. Binzel; 9. Titan: a moon with an atmosphere Christopher P. McKay; 10. Seasons at the edge of night Alan Stern.