by Dava Sobel
First published 1820
Dava Sobel takes us on a captivating journey through our solar system, revealing the unique personalities of each planet. From the scorching furnace of Mercury to the frigid, gassy giants at the edge of our system, Sobel weaves together the myths, histories, and cutting-edge science that define these distant worlds. Along the way, we witness the clash between humanity's ancient fascination with the heavens and our modern, data-driven understanding of planetary formation and evolution. This is a spellbinding tour of the cosmic neighborhood we call home.
Genres: science, popular-science, non-fiction, astronomy
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
Setting: Solar System
276 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books