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The Hunt for Planet X

The Hunt for Planet X: New Worlds and the Fate of Pluto (2009)

The Hunt for Planet X

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"The Hunt for Planet X" by Govert Schilling is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Based on interviews with astronomers, this book reads like a scientific 'whodunnit', going from disappointment to elation in the hunt for 'Planet X'. Science writer Govert Schilling introduces the heroes in the race to find a new world in our solar system.

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Best For: Readers interested in the search for new planets and the history of astronomy.
Focus: The scientific investigation and discovery process behind finding a new planet in the solar system.
Covers: Interviews with astronomers and the sequence of events in the hunt for 'Planet X'.
Why It Matters: It provides insight into how scientific discoveries are made through observation, analysis, and collaboration in astronomy.

"The Hunt for Planet X" by Govert Schilling 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: Govert Schilling

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.

Based on interviews with astronomers, this book reads like a scientific 'whodunnit', going from disappointment to elation in the hunt for 'Planet X'. Science writer Govert Schilling introduces the heroes in the race to find a new world in our solar system.

AuthorGovert Schilling
PublisherCopernicus
Published2009
ISBN-139780387778044
BindingHardcover
Pages330
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsNature
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Hardcover

Length: 330 pages

Language: English

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