--- product_id: 19248781 title: "Planets: A Very Short Introduction" price: "SAR 87" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/19248781-planets-a-very-short-introduction store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Planets: A Very Short Introduction **Price:** SAR 87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Planets: A Very Short Introduction - **How much does it cost?** SAR 87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/19248781-planets-a-very-short-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the rings of Saturn to the "canals" of Mars and the Great Red Dot of Jupiter, the planets of our Solar System have long fascinated humanity. Featuring many striking photos, this Very Short Introduction offers a fascinating portrait of the unique world of each planet as well as an illuminating discussion of moons, asteroids, and Trans-Neptunian objects. Leading planetary scientist David A. Rothery, who has chaired the European Space Agency's Mercury surface and composition working group since 2007, gives a stimulating overview of the origin, nature, and evolution of our Solar System, including the controversial issues of what qualifies as a planet, and what conditions are required for a planetary body to support life. He explains how the surfaces of planets and moons have been sculpted by geology, weather, and impacts by meteors and asteroids. Rothery shows how our knowledge has advanced over the centuries, and how it has expanded at a dramatic rate in recent years, going far beyond our Solar System to explore planets orbiting distant stars. Review: Excellent Intro for those with a general interest!!!!!!! - This is an outstanding little book for those wishing a general intro to the planets of the solar system. Full of facts and insights. Good short reference book. I read this in tandem with his short intro to the Moons. Together they give the reader a great appreciation for our star and its planets. While it is several years old he gives insights on our evolving understanding of the planets. He had the foresight to include the newer theories regarding the existence of a Planet X. Highly recommend this book and the "Moon" book Review: Very Informative - These books are incredible! My husband and I love all of the Very Short Introduction books. They are so informative with great diagrams and pictures. If you are interested in a subject, THIS is the place to start. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,741,522 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #390 in Astronomy & Astrophysics #1,060 in Cosmology (Books) #2,053 in Astronomy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 107 Reviews | ## Images ![Planets: A Very Short Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71C+2Af7v6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Intro for those with a general interest!!!!!!! *by J***E on February 19, 2016* This is an outstanding little book for those wishing a general intro to the planets of the solar system. Full of facts and insights. Good short reference book. I read this in tandem with his short intro to the Moons. Together they give the reader a great appreciation for our star and its planets. While it is several years old he gives insights on our evolving understanding of the planets. He had the foresight to include the newer theories regarding the existence of a Planet X. Highly recommend this book and the "Moon" book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Informative *by M***S on July 15, 2016* These books are incredible! My husband and I love all of the Very Short Introduction books. They are so informative with great diagrams and pictures. If you are interested in a subject, THIS is the place to start. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by R***H on October 3, 2015* Some of the very short intro books are way too technical and boring; however, I found this one very easy to understand and informative. 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