Planets: A Very Short Introduction

• Provides an overview of our Solar System and its origins, nature, and evolution
• Considers controversial issues, such as what qualifies as a planet
• Looks at different types of Solar System objects, such as asteroids, Trans-Neptunian objects, and exoplanets
• Demonstrates the excitement, uncertainties, and challenges faced by planetary scientists

Readership: General readers with an interest in the Earth and the Solar System and students studying astronomy, planetary science and geology.

David A. Rothery, Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences, The Open University

"The writing style is exceptionally clear and pricise" - Astronomy Now

Introduction
1: Rocky planets
2: Giant planets
3: Satellites and rings
4: Asteroids
5: The Kuiper Belt
6: Exoplanets

Planets: A Very Short Introduction - a reading guide