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Planet Quest: The Epic Discovery of Alien Solar Systems
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Unveiling cosmic neighborhoods and extraterrestrial possibilities.
You'd probably enjoy "Planet Quest" if you have a keen interest in astronomy and the never-ending question of whether there's life beyond Earth. Ken Croswell combines vivid storytelling with deep scientific insights to create a narrative that's as educational as it is engrossing. It's like a tour through the cosmos with each page potentially leading to the great unknown—ideal if you're seeking that blend of adventure and knowledge from your reading experience.
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Planet Quest: The Epic Discovery of Alien Solar Systems
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Ken Croswell
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ISBN: 9780192880833
Authors:
Ken Croswell
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date of Publication: 1999-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 53 readers)
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Are we alone? In 1995 planet hunters discovered the first alien solar system around a star like our own Sun. Ken Croswell tells the fascinating story of this discovery and the people who made it, then explores the possibility that one day we may have the technology to travel to different solar systems and find life. 'An excellent guide to how far astronomy has come. Fascinating and worthwhile.' - John Durant, New York Times. 'A thrilling account - stands out for its human interest and its accuracy.' - Sir John Maddox, editor emeritus, Nature. 'Excellent - I find it hard to see how anyone could have done a better job in bringing this exciting field to the general reader.' - Ian Morison, New Scientist. 'An exciting story well told - an interesting and comprehensive history of the search for planets both inside and outside our solar system.' - Lawrence Krauss, author of The Physics of Star Trek.
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