The NASA atlas of the solar system /
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| Author / Creator: | Greeley, Ronald. |
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| Imprint: | Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997. |
| Description: | 1 atlas (369 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 47 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Cartographic data: | Scales differ. |
| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2555241 |
| Summary: | The exploration of our solar system by spacecraft has been one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The mapping of other worlds has resulted from numerous space missions by NASA, extending over many years. The data from these planetary missions have been synthesised by the US Geological Survey to produce detailed maps. Every planet, moon, or small body investigated in NASA missions is discussed and where appropriate mapped. Geological maps, reference maps, shaded relief maps, synthetic aperture radar mosaics and colour photomosaics marvellously present the features of planets and their satellites. This is truly a 'road map' of our solar system. All maps are fully indexed. The gazetteer lists the names of all features officially approved by the International Astronomical Union. The NASA Atlas of the Solar System is the definitive reference atlas for planetary science. |
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| Physical Description: | Scales differ. 1 atlas (369 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 47 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 325) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0521561272 |
