‘So staggering you go “whoa!” every few seconds’ Guardian

‘Really impressive’ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This Morning

A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series. The authors of the bestselling book Wonders of the Universe return with a groundbreaking exploration of the Solar System as we have never seen it before.

Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun’s increasing power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped in a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined, yet insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning cosmic beauty, the jewel of the Solar System. Uranus, the planet on its side and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold, and battered by supersonic winds. Pluto, the dwarf planet, a frozen rock.

Andrew Cohen and Professor Brian Cox take readers on a journey of discovery, from the scorching heart of the Solar System to its mysterious outer regions. They touch on the latest discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the planets, their moons, and how they are formed.

Pages: 304, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm