New Views of the Solar System

Written by Encyclopaedia Britannica

How scientists' picture of our solar system changed, from the planets to Pluto.

106 pages· ~1080L· AR ~7.5

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When astronomers redefined the word planet in 2006, Pluto lost its place as the ninth planet. This Britannica book explains how scientists' view of the solar system has changed, with articles on the eight major planets, the dwarf planets, asteroids and comets, illustrated with photographs and diagrams.

From the publisher

Is your library up to date on the Solar System? Updated for 2011, when the International Astronomical Union redefined the term "planet," Pluto was stripped of its designation as the solar system's ninth planet. New Views of the Solar System looks at scientists' changing perspectives on the solar system, with articles on Pluto, the eight chief planets, and dwarf planets. Brilliant photos and drawings showcase the planets, asteroids, comets, and more, providing a stunning collection of vivid and detailed images of the solar system.

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