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Is Pluto a Planet?: A Historical Journey through the Solar System Revised edition
David A. Weintraub
Is Pluto a Planet?: A Historical Journey through the Solar System Revised edition
David A. Weintraub
Tells the story of how the meaning of the word 'planet' has changed from antiquity to the present day, as new objects in our solar system have been discovered. This title provides the historical, philosophical, and astronomical background that allows us to decide for ourselves whether Pluto is indeed a planet.
280 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 14, 2008 |
ISBN13 | 9780691138466 |
Publishers | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 280 |
Dimensions | 152 × 235 × 14 mm · 397 g |
Language | English |
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