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050 0 0 _aQB701
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100 1 _aJones, Barrie William.
245 1 0 _aPluto :
_bsentinel of the outer solar system /
_cBarrie W. Jones.
260 _aNew York :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2010.
300 _axi, 231 pages, [6] pages of color plates :
_billustrations ;
_c24 cm
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
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_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
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504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _a"Orbiting at the edge of the outer Solar System, Pluto is an intriguing object in astronomy. Since the fascinating events surrounding its discovery, it has helped increase our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Solar System, and raised questions about the nature and benefits of scientific classification. This is a timely and exciting account of Pluto and its satellites. The author uses Pluto as a case study to discuss discovery in astronomy, how remote astronomical bodies are investigated, and the role of classification in science by discussing Pluto's recent classification as a dwarf planet. Besides Pluto, the book also explores the rich assortment of bodies that constitute the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt, of which Pluto is the innermost member. Richly illustrated, this text is written for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike. Boxed text provides more advanced information especially for readers who wish to delve deeper into the subject"--
_cProvided by publisher.
520 _a"Orbiting at the edge of the outer Solar System, Pluto is an intriguing object in astronomy. Since the fascinating events surrounding its discovery, it has helped increase our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Solar System and raised questions about the nature and benefits of scientific classification. This is a timely and exciting account of Pluto and its satellites. The author uses Pluto as a case study to discuss discovery in astronomy and how remote astronomical bodies are investigated. He also examines the role of classification in science by discussing Pluto's recent classification as a dwarf planet. Besides Pluto, the book also explores the rich assortment of bodies that constitute the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt, of which Pluto is the innermost member. Richly illustrated, this text is written for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike. Boxed text provides more advanced information especially for readers who wish to delve deeper into the subject"--
_cProvided by publisher.
505 0 _aThe Solar System -- The discovery of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto -- Pluto, a diminishing world -- Pluto's family -- Surfaces, atmospheres, interiors of Pluto and Charon -- The Edgeworth-Kuiper belt -- Is Pluto a planet? -- The New Horizons mission to Pluto (and beyond) -- Pluto: gateway to beyond?
651 0 _aPluto (Dwarf planet)
651 0 _aSolar system
_xOrigin.
651 0 _aKuiper Belt.
650 7 _aOrigin of the Solar system.
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_0(OCoLC)fst01353926
651 7 _aPluto (Dwarf planet)
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_0(OCoLC)fst01710146
651 7 _aSolar system.
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651 7 _aSolar system
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650 7 _aSonnensystem.
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650 7 _aÄußerer Planet.
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651 7 _aPluto.
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650 7 _aPluto.
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