by Dava Sobel · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433962492
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In 'The Planets', Dava Sobel takes us on a fascinating journey through the solar system, exploring the origins and peculiarities of each planet from a cultural perspective. Combining astrology, mythology, science fiction, art, music, poetry, biography, and history, Sobel reveals the secrets hidden beneath the clouds of Venus and shares the excitement of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory when receiving images of Saturn sent by Cassini. This book is a must-read for both expert astronomers and anyone interested in the universe.
Dava Sobel is an American writer of popular expositions of scientific topics. Her books include Longitude, about English clockmaker John Harrison; Galileo's Daughter, about Galileo's daughter Maria Celeste; and The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars about the Harvard Computers.
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