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Comet by Carl Sagan
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Comet (edition 1985)

by Carl Sagan (Author), Ann Druyan (Author), Robert Aulicino (Designer)

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Explores the fascinating realm of comets answering questions raised by their appearance and delving into the superstitions surrounding them.
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Title:Comet
Authors:Carl Sagan (Author)
Other authors:Ann Druyan (Author), Robert Aulicino (Designer)
Info:New York: Random House, 1985. xiv, 398 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. [2nd printing.]
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A comprehensive look at comets, from the earliest times to 1985, originally published as Halley's comet made its 1986 approach towards earth.. Full of colour illustrations and information. ( )
  AChild | Jul 7, 2022 |
Journey through space with a comet, then explore the myths that arose around these celestial travelers. In this informative book, readers can investigate the scientific findings surrounding comets while learning how they spurred some great scientific discoveries.

Filled with amazing photographs, sketches, and diagrams, this is a definitive scientific work on comets. Readers with an interest in space science and the universe will find much to appreciate here.

Highly recommended. ( )
  jfe16 | Jul 1, 2019 |
I purchased this book more than once. I bought the book before Halley's Comet returned in 1986. February in Portland is perhaps the worst place and time to comet watch and I was greatly disappointed. It took me until 2018 to read this book and it was more fascinating than I can imagine. I will give copies of these books to my sons. Hopefully they will read it before 2061. Much of the informational is historical so it will still have relevance. It should be fun to see how far astronomy will have advanced by then.
1 vote StephenScience | Aug 25, 2018 |
COMET begins with a breathtaking ride through space astride a comet. The authors show how comets have spurred some of the great discoveries in the history of science, and raise intriguing questions about these brilliant visitors from the interstellar dark. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs and specially commissioned full-colour illustrations. COMET is an enthralling adventure, indispensable for anyone who has ever gazed up at the heavens and wondered why.
1 vote paamember | Jan 13, 2016 |
Well, that took a long time to read! Learned a lot of stuff I promptly forgot again (just like in school!). It was especially interesting to compare a scientist's hopes for the future from decades ago to what has actually developed. Interesting, and depressing and sad. But also very cool in a lot of ways. ( )
1 vote aketzle | Dec 4, 2012 |
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Carl Saganprimary authorall editionscalculated
Druyan, AnnAuthormain authorall editionsconfirmed
Aulicino, RobertJacket designersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Lomberg, JonJacket illustratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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To Shirley Arden, for more than a decade of friendship and hard work well done. With our love and admiration.
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Before the Earth was formed, there were comets here.
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