How Long to Read The Solar System in Close-Up

How Long Does it Take to Read The Solar System in Close-Up?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read The Solar System in Close-Up by John Wilkinson

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

Description

In response to the new information gained about the Solar System from recent space probes and space telescopes, the experienced science author Dr. John Wilkinson presents the state-of-the art knowledge on the Sun, solar system planets and small solar system objects like comets and asteroids. He also describes space missions like the New Horizon’s space probe that provided never seen before pictures of the Pluto system; the Dawn space probe, having just visited the asteroid Vesta, and the dwarf planet Ceres; and the Rosetta probe inorbit around comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko that has sent extraordinary and most exciting pictures. Those and a number of other probes are also changing our understanding of the solar system and providing a wealth of new up close photos. This book will cover all these missions and discuss observed surface features of planets and moons like their compositions, geisers, aurorae, lightning phenomena etc.Presenting the fascinating aspects of solar system astronomy this book is a complete guide to the Solar System for amateur astronomers, students, science educators and interested members of the public.

How long is The Solar System in Close-Up?

The Solar System in Close-Up by John Wilkinson is 291 pages long, and a total of 73,041 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Solar System in Close-Up Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 39 minutes to read The Solar System in Close-Up aloud.

What Reading Level is The Solar System in Close-Up?

The Solar System in Close-Up 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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Where Can I Buy The Solar System in Close-Up?

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