Includes a field guide to the solar system and a time line Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
Prehistory-1900: spying on the Heavens 1900-1950s: rocketing to space 1960s: racing to the moon - and beyond 1970s: probing the planets 1980s: voyage to the outer planets 1990s: a telescope in space and a rover on Mars 2000s: minor planets, major rings, and Martian seas 2010s: going to extremes Field guide to the solar system Glossary Resources Web sites to explore Books to read Index
