Planets

Get ready to explore the planets of our Solar System like never before! Featuring stunning photos and in-depth analysis, this Very Short Introduction delves into the unique world of each planet, as well as moons, asteroids, and Trans-Neptunian objects. Planetary scientist David A. Rothery takes readers on a journey through the evolution of our Solar System and the conditions required for life on a planetary body. Discover how geology, weather, and impacts have sculpted the surfaces of planets and moons, and how our knowledge of the universe has expanded in recent years.