LEADER 00000cam a2200649Ka 4500 001 ocn773039611 003 OCoLC 005 20190405013854.4 006 m o d 007 cr cnu---unuuu 008 120117s2010 nyuaf ob 001 0 eng d 019 769628631|a852208283|a964611563|a965139566 020 9781139190077|q(electronic book) 020 1139190075|q(electronic book) 020 9780511761706|q(electronic book) 020 0511761708|q(electronic book) 020 1139185179|q(electronic book) 020 9781139185172|q(electronic book) 020 |z9780521194365 020 |z0521194369 035 (OCoLC)773039611|z(OCoLC)769628631|z(OCoLC)852208283 |z(OCoLC)964611563|z(OCoLC)965139566 040 N$T|beng|epn|cN$T|dYDXCP|dCDX|dE7B|dUIU|dOCLCQ|dCAMBR|dOL$ |dOCLCQ|dOCLCF|dOCLCQ 043 zpl----|azs----- 049 RIDW 050 4 QB701|b.J66 2010eb 072 7 SCI|x004000|2bisacsh 082 04 523.49/22|222 090 QB701|b.J66 2010eb 100 1 Jones, Barrie William.|0https://id.loc.gov/authorities/ names/n83044240 245 10 Pluto :|bsentinel of the outer solar system /|cBarrie W. Jones. 264 1 New York :|bCambridge University Press,|c2010. 300 1 online resource (xi, 231 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of color plates) :|billustrations 336 text|btxt|2rdacontent 337 computer|bc|2rdamedia 338 online resource|bcr|2rdacarrier 340 |gpolychrome|2rdacc 347 text file|2rdaft 504 Includes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 The Solar System -- The discovery of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto -- Pluto, a diminishing world -- Pluto's family -- Surfaces, atmospheres, interiors of Pluto and Charon -- The Edgeworth-Kuiper belt -- Is Pluto a planet? -- The New Horizons mission to Pluto (and beyond) -- Pluto: gateway to beyond? 520 "Orbiting at the edge of the outer Solar System, Pluto is an intriguing object in astronomy. Since the fascinating events surrounding its discovery, it has helped increase our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Solar System, and raised questions about the nature and benefits of scientific classification. This is a timely and exciting account of Pluto and its satellites. The author uses Pluto as a case study to discuss discovery in astronomy, how remote astronomical bodies are investigated, and the role of classification in science by discussing Pluto's recent classification as a dwarf planet. Besides Pluto, the book also explores the rich assortment of bodies that constitute the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt, of which Pluto is the innermost member. Richly illustrated, this text is written for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike. Boxed text provides more advanced information especially for readers who wish to delve deeper into the subject"--|cProvided by publisher. 520 "Orbiting at the edge of the outer Solar System, Pluto is an intriguing object in astronomy. Since the fascinating events surrounding its discovery, it has helped increase our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Solar System and raised questions about the nature and benefits of scientific classification. This is a timely and exciting account of Pluto and its satellites. The author uses Pluto as a case study to discuss discovery in astronomy and how remote astronomical bodies are investigated. He also examines the role of classification in science by discussing Pluto's recent classification as a dwarf planet. Besides Pluto, the book also explores the rich assortment of bodies that constitute the Edgeworth- Kuiper Belt, of which Pluto is the innermost member. Richly illustrated, this text is written for general readers, amateur astronomers and students alike. Boxed text provides more advanced information especially for readers who wish to delve deeper into the subject"-- |cProvided by publisher. 588 0 Print version record. 590 eBooks on EBSCOhost|bEBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America 651 0 Pluto (Dwarf planet)|0https://id.loc.gov/authorities/ subjects/sh85103579 651 0 Solar system|xOrigin.|0https://id.loc.gov/authorities/ subjects/sh85124548 651 0 Kuiper Belt.|0https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/ sh00004935 651 7 Pluto (Dwarf planet)|2fast|0https://id.worldcat.org/fast/ 1710146 651 7 Solar system.|2fast|0https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1244288 655 4 Electronic books. 776 08 |iPrint version:|aJones, Barrie William.|tPluto.|dNew York : Cambridge University Press, 2010|z9780521194365|w(DLC) 2010015480|w(OCoLC)567165806 856 40 |uhttps://rider.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http:// search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site& db=nlebk&AN=409013|zOnline eBook via EBSCO. Access restricted to current Rider University students, faculty, and staff. 856 42 |3Instructions for reading/downloading the EBSCO version of this eBook|uhttp://guides.rider.edu/ebooks/ebsco 901 MARCIVE 20231220 948 |d20190507|cEBSCO|tEBSCOebooksacademic NEW 4-5-19 7552 |lridw 994 92|bRID