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The story of planetary research from ancient astronomers to current spacecraft missions is detailed in this volume. It outlines key observational discoveries & theoretical developments, beginning with the Babylonians, who used their numerical skills to predict the positions of the moon & planets.Leverington, David is the author of 'Planetary Vistas A History of Planetary Astronomy Up to the 21st Century' with ISBN 9780521808408 and ISBN 0521808405.
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