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Latest information revealed
Exploration by space probes
has revealed many fascinating details about Earths planetary neighbours.
Today we stand on the threshold of the next phase of planetary
exploration and knowledge, with several space probe missions currently
underway and others being planned.
Probing the New Solar System
discusses the latest findings that have contributed to a changed
understanding of the solar system and how the revised definition of a
planet in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union affected this
understanding.
Each chapter includes some historical information, Did you know? items
of particular interest to readers, and photographs of objects in the
solar system showing newly discovered features of the planets, their
moons and of dwarf planets.
This is an up-to-date record of the many recent discoveries made about
our solar system and other planetary systems using ground-based and
space probe technology. It has been written for people interested in
astronomy, both professional and amateur, as well as for students and
educators.
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