Discovering the Solar System, Second Edition

Abstract

The solar system, notably its origin and evolution, has intrigued astronomers for centuries. Since the advent of the space age, much more has become known about the bodies that constitute the solar system. Space‐based telescopes have become available, and orbiting spacecraft and landers have enabled an examination of these bodies at close range and at previously inaccessible wavelengths. This accumulation of observational data continues, and we expect to see a surge, given the recent interest in planetary exploration from space agencies around the world.