Exploring the Ocean Worlds of Our Solar System - (Astronomers' Universe) 2nd Edition by Bernard Henin

From the Back Cover

In the last 25 years, planetary science experienced a revolution as vast oceans of liquid water have been discovered within the heart of the icy moons of our Solar System. These subsurface oceans lie hidden under thick layers of ice. We call them ocean worlds.

In this 2nd edition, we will explore and compare the newest science-backed findings in regard to a variety of Solar System ocean worlds. We will explore 22 of the most intriguing objects, from the giant asteroid Ceres to the enigmatic, distant Sedna. In doing so, we will also encounter the multiple spacecraft that brought back most of what we know of these worlds (Pioneers, Voyagers, Cassini-Huygens, etc.), as well as the latest scientific research on this topic.

This book will also entertain the possibility of life on each of these ocean worlds by assessing their habitability, as ultimately, these ocean worlds might hold the key to answering the fundamental questions in life: How did life appear? Where do we come from? Is there life out there? With added insight from leading planetary scientists from NASA, ESA, and other institutions, this book aims to be the go-to reference for anyone wanting to know more about this fascinating topic.

About the Author

Bernard fell in love with planetary science when​,​ as a teenager​ reading National Geographic,​​ ​he​ ​​came across​ ​images of Neptune taken from Nasa's spacecraft Voyager 2. He was mesmerized by th​e​ giant blue planet​, and found it both exhilarating and liberating to ​think that entire new worlds ​could be explored. Since then, ​​Bernard​ ha​s closely followed humanity's continued exploration of our Solar System​. Henin is a professional science writer working for organizations throughout the world and has been a member of the Sherwood Observatory in the United Kingdom, home to the second largest telescope in the country that is freely accessible for public viewing. Originally from Belgium, Bernard has also lived in the USA, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. His previous books with Springer includes the first edition of the 'Exploring the Ocean Worlds of our Solar System' and 'Imaging our Solar System'.