The Planets

Dava Sobel, the author of GALILEO`S DAUGHTER and LONGITUDE, steers readers through the solar system in a series of lyrical essays, one for each planet, the sun, and our own moon. Sobel ornaments the facts about the celestial bodies with additional bits of history, geography, astrology, mythology, and personal reminiscences. In this way, she examines not only what the planets are, but also the many ways in which they are significant to those of us who dwell on the third rock from the sun. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.