Mapping the Planets
Discovering The Worlds Beyond Our Own
Anne Rooney
9781838576080
192 pages
Arcturus Publishing Limited
Overview
A gorgeous full-color book for map lovers and those with an interest in the mysteries of the universe.
Modern planetary cartography uses data from optical telescopes, but also from radar, lidar, spectroscopy and other remote-sensing technologies. The process of generating maps is covered fully in the text.