How Long to Read Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences?

It takes the average reader 16 hours and 30 minutes to read Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences by J.H. Shirley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Containing more than 450 entries by some 200 eminent contributors from all over the world, the Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences is the first book to present this information in an authoritative yet approachable way. This encyclopedia deals with the atmospheres, surfaces and interiors of the planets and moons, and with the interplanetary environment of plasma fields, as well as with asteroids and meteorites. Processes such as accretion, differentiation, thermal evolution and impact cratering form another category of entries. Remote sensing techniques employed in investigation and exploration, such as magnetometry, photometry, and spectroscopy are described in separate articles. In addition the Encyclopedia chronicles the history of planetary science, including biographies of pioneering scientists, and detailed descriptions of all major lunar and planetary missions and programs. The Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences is superbly illustrated throughout with over 450 line drawings, 180 black and white photographs, and 63 colour illustrations. It will be a key reference source for planetary scientists, astronomers, and workers in related disciplines such as geophysics, geology and the atmospheric sciences. Included in this book is a PC and Mac compatible CD-ROM containing over 200 relevant planetary and related images available from NASA. This CD-ROM has been specially compiled for the Encyclopedia by The United States National Space Science Data Center.

How long is Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences?

Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences by J.H. Shirley is 990 pages long, and a total of 247,500 words.

This makes it 334% the length of the average book. It also has 302% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 22 hours and 32 minutes to read Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences aloud.

What Reading Level is Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences?

Encyclopedia of Planetary Sciences is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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