Is Pluto a Planet?
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"Is Pluto a Planet?" by David A. Weintraub is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
This volume 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. In lively, thoroughly accessible prose, Weintraub provides the historical, philosophical, and astronomical background that allows readers to decide whether Pluto is indeed a planet.
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"Is Pluto a Planet?" by David A. Weintraub is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System
Author: David A. Weintraub
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
This volume 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. In lively, thoroughly accessible prose, Weintraub provides the historical, philosophical, and astronomical background that allows readers to decide whether Pluto is indeed a planet.
| Author | David A. Weintraub |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Published | 2008-12-14 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780691138466 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 279 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Deep Sky & Solar System |
Format: Paperback
Length: 279 pages
Language: English
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