The 50 Most Extreme Places in Our Solar System
 Hardcover of The 50 Most Extreme Places in Our Solar System | |
| Author | David Baker and Todd Ratcliff |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Astronomy, Planetary Science, Solar System, Space |
| Publisher | Belknap Press of Harvard University Press |
Publication date | September 1, 2010 |
| Pages | 302 |
| ISBN | 978-0-674-04998-7 |
The 50 Most Extreme Places in Our Solar System is a science book by David Baker, professor of physics at Austin College and Todd Ratcliff, a planetary geophysicist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.[1][non-primary source needed]
Content Detail[edit]
This section provides an in-depth look at some of the key locations discussed in the book, illustrating why they are considered extreme and what scientific insights they offer. For example:
- Valles Marineris on Mars: The largest canyon in the solar system, Valles Marineris stretches over 4,000 km long and reaches depths of up to 7 km. The authors explore its geological formation and discuss its comparison to Earth’s Grand Canyon.
- Io’s Volcanoes: Jupiter's moon Io is the most volcanically active body in our solar system. The book delves into how tidal forces from Jupiter cause this volcanic activity and what it might tell us about geological processes elsewhere.
- The Surface of Venus: Known for its extreme temperatures and atmospheric pressure, Venus is often described as Earth's "evil twin." The authors explain the greenhouse effect gone to extremes and its implications for planetary habitability
Translations[edit]
The book is currently available in two translations with a third in progress.[2][needs update]
- German Extreme Orte
- Korean Extreme Space
- Japanese
Awards and reviews[edit]
Reviews have been positive[citation needed] including being awarded Honorable Mention in Cosmology and Astronomy in the 2010 PROSE Awards[3] and named an Outstanding University Press Book for Public and Secondary School Libraries by the Association of American University Presses.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Author Bios". Publisher Page for "The 50 Most Extreme Places in Our Solar System". Harvard University Press. Retrieved 1 September 2011. [dead link]
- ^ "Check Out the Book page". Author's website for "The 50 Most Extreme Places in Our Solar System". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ "2010 PROSE Awards". Association of American Publishers. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ "2011 University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary School Libraries". AAUP. Retrieved 8 September 2011.