John Chambers (5)

Although this is aimed at the general reader, at times I found it too technical or scientific to follow. On the most part, though, it’s easy enough to grasp.

This will appeal to people like me who are interested in astronomy and the history of the solar system. It’s not ideal for someone already knowledgeable on the subject wanting to learn more.

One thing I realised by the end of the book is that in many respects it’s out of date regarding new findings. The author refers to several excursions into space that will bring back new learning on various dates, all of which have passed. This 2013 publication covers all knowledge and theories up to 2012, so I’ll try something more recent next time I read about this fascinating subject.… (mehr)