The Solar System

Celestial bodies have intrigued the human imagination throughout the centuries planets that join Earth in rotating around our life-giving Sun and the distant stars and galaxies that can be viewed only from a distance. Promising limitless opportunity for exploration and endless fuel for scientific inquiry, space offers new frontiers that demand to be discovered. As these absorbing volumes demonstrate, understanding the foundations of our world and the universe it inhabits begins by examining the elements of our own solar system the Sun, planets, moons, and other bodies whose relationships with each other reveal much about the cosmic origins of all matter.
• Striking photographs depict views from outer space
• Informative sidebars examine various topics related to the future of space exploration
• Contact information for relevant organizations and online resources are provided, allowing readers to extend and expand their studies