Eyewitness Planets

Soar through space with this fact-filled guide to the Solar System. Take a tour of Earth and its neighbourhood with this spectacular planetary guide. From Mercury to Neptune,get an eyewitness view of the rocky planetsgas giantsdwarf planetsasteroidscometsand other bodies that make up our Solar System. Explore the Asteroid Belt that runs between Mars and Jupiter and is filled with small pieces of rock that were left over from when the planets were forming. Surf along the icy rings of Saturn and count the many moons of Jupiter. Venture even further and youΓÇÖll discover where comets come fromlearn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planetand much more. In Eyewitness PlanetsyouΓÇÖll find out the secrets of spaceexamine the latest space exploration equipmentand learn about the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Filled with stunning computer-generated images and the most up-to-date images from NASA and ESA taken by probesthis picture-packed guide will take you as close as you can get to the objects in our Solar System. Part of DKΓÇÖs best-selling Eyewitness serieswhich is now getting an exciting makeoverthis popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorerswith a fresh new looknew photographsupdated informationand a new ΓÇ£eyewitnessΓÇ¥ feature ΓÇô fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.