Jupiter
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Majestic and untwinkling, Jupiter is the grandest of all planets. It is the largest planet in our solar system and among the brightest objects in the night sky. It shines with a noble, steady luster, and its calming presence has inspired humans for centuries. Jupiter was the “beloved star” of the first serious observers of the planets, the ancient Sumerians and Babylonians, and has inspired poetic utterances from eminent writers such as William Wordsworth and Walt Whitman. It also continues to inspire contemporary astronomers and stargazers, and this beautifully illustrated volume brings our understanding of Jupiter right up to date. -- Provided by publisher
Keywords
Jupiter (Planet) -- History; Jupiter (Planet) -- Exploration; Jupiter (Planet) -- Observations
Document Type
Book
ISBN
9781780239088
Publication Date
2018
Publisher
Reaktion Books
City
London
Department
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Object Description
191 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 23 cm.
Language
en
Recommended Citation
Hockey, Thomas A. and Sheehan, William, "Jupiter" (2018). Faculty Book Gallery. 443.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facbook/443
