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The Planets

Written by: Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen
Narrated by: Samuel West
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Publisher's Summary

A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series. 

The best-selling authors of Wonders of the Universe are back with another blockbuster, a groundbreaking exploration of our Solar System as it has never been seen before. 

Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun’s expanding power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped within a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, twice the size of all the other planets combined, but insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning celestial beauty, the jewel of our Solar System. Uranus, the sideways planet and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold and whipped by supersonic winds. Pluto, the dwarf planet, a frozen rock.

Andrew Cohen and Professor Brian Cox take listeners on a voyage of discovery, from the fiery heart of our Solar System, to its mysterious outer reaches. They touch on the latest discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the planets, their moons and how they come to be, alongside recent stunning and mind-boggling NASA photography.

©2019 Brian Cox and Andrew Cohen (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

What the critics say

"Cox’s romantic, lyrical approach to astrophysics all adds up to an experience that feels less like homework and more like having a story told to you. A really good story, too." (The Guardian)

"He bridges the gap between our childish sense of wonder and a rather more professional grasp of the scale of things." (The Independent)

"If you didn’t utter a wow watching the TV, you will while reading the book." (The Times)

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Love this book

I listen time and time again, perfect for daytime listening or to fall asleep. I love this narrator/ book at .8 speed.

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Remarkable

A beautiful story giving insight into our celestial community. Well written and presented, I listed to it twice.

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A very great audiobook!

I really enjoyed this audiobook. I learned quite a bit about our solar system and enjoyed every minute of it!

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Great book a out the planets.

A romantic and nformative story about our planets and our solar system. Time well spent.

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AMAZING!!

This is such an awesome book. I very highly recommend it. Excellent narrator. Excellent content and flow. It will amaze you! I've listened to it over and over.

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